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Anatole France, a renowned French poet, was born on April 16, 1844, and passed away on October 12, 1924. His poetry has been highly regarded in the French literary world, known for its unique style and profound connotations.

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Famous Anatole France Quotes

“The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever.”

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“An education which does not cultivate the will is an education that depraves the mind.”

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of Anatole France (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Anatole France (Illustrated)

“Armenia is dying, but it will survive. The little blood that it still has left is precious blood that will give birth to a heroic generation. A nation that does not want to die, does not die.”

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Author:Anatole France

“A people living under the perpetual menace of war and invasion is very easy to govern. It demands no social reform. It does not haggle over expenditures for armaments and military equipment. It pays without discussion, it ruins itself, and that is an excellent thing for the syndicates of financiers and manufacturers for whom patriotic terrors are an abundant source of gain.”

“Stupidity is far more dangerous than evil, for evil takes a break from time to time, stupidity does not.”

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“A simple style is like white light. Although complex, it does not appear to be so.”

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“Unhappiness does make people look stupid.”

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Book:The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard: Works by France

Source: The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard: Works by France

About the Author

Born: April 16, 1844
Died: October 12, 1924
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 200

Books & Sources

The Crime of Sylvestre BonnardRelated source material

The Revolt of the AngelsRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Anatole France (Illustrated)Related source material

The Revolt of the Angels: Works by FranceRelated source material

The garden of EpicurusRelated source material

On life & lettersRelated source material

Penguin IslandRelated source material

The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard: Works by FranceRelated source material

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Le Mannequin d'osierRelated source material

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