Solution

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Schur lemma says that a homomorphism between simple modules is either zero or an isomorphism; consequently the endomorphism ring of a simple module is a division ring. Indeed, the kernel and image of a module homomorphism are submodules. Simplicity makes each either zero or the whole module, proving both assertions.
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