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“What men call civilization is the condition of present customs; what they call barbarism, the condition of past ones.”

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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. more

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