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As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame, they kill or at least they encourage killers with approving smiles.
Simone Weil
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Simone Weil
Age: 34 †
Born: 1909
Born: February 3
Died: 1943
Died: August 24
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French Resistance Fighter
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Simone Adolphine Weil
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