Simone Weil's Death
Born (Birthday) February 3, 1909
Death Date August 24, 1943
Age of Death 34 years
Cause of Death Tuberculosis
Profession Philosopher
The philosopher Simone Weil died at the age of 34. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Philosopher, Christian mystic, and activist best remembered for her work with Neoplatonism.
She had an older brother, André, and was raised in an affluent, agnostic household.
Quotes
"The danger is not lest the soul should doubt whether there is any bread, but lest, by a lie, it should persuade itself that it is not hungry.
"To be a hero or a heroine, one must give an order to oneself.
"Beauty always promises, but never gives anything.
"A doctrine serves no purpose in itself, but it is indispensable to have one if only to avoid being deceived by false doctrines.
"It is an eternal obligation toward the human being not to let him suffer from hunger when one has a chance of coming to his assistance.