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“It is by acts, and not by ideas, that people ensure the bar down the street cannot have a patio.”

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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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