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Ils naquirent, ils souffrirent, ils moururent .

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Ugly women may be naturally quite as capricious as pretty ones; but as they are never petted and spoiled, and as no allowances are made for them, they soon find themselves obliged either to suppress their whims or to hide them.
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Unhappiness does make people look stupid.
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Time deals gently only with those who take it gently.
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In truth man is made rather to eat ices than to pore over old texts.
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The Arab who built himself a hut with marbles from the temple of Palmyra is more philosophical than all the curators of the museums of London, Paris and Munich.
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The power of love itself weakens ahd gradually becomes lost with age, like all the other energies of man.
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Lovers who love truly do not write down their happiness.
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Irony and pity are two good counselors: one, in smiling, makes life pleasurable; the other, who cries, makes it sacred.
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The heart errs like the head; its errors are not any the less fatal, and we have more trouble getting free of them because of their sweetness.
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Anatole France (April 16, 1844 - October 12, 1924), born François-Anatole Thibault, was a French poet, journalist, and novelist. Considered one of the greatest French writers of his generation, France was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921 "in recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized by nobility of style, profound human sympathy, grace, and a true Gallic temperament." Born in Paris, his work is marked by a classical style, subtle irony, and a deep skepticism towards established institutions and beliefs. His novels, such as "The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard" (1881) and "Penguin Island" (1908), explore human nature with wit and a humanist perspective. France was also an influential literary critic and a defender of social and political causes, although his stance evolved throughout his life. He became a respected and admired literary figure throughout Europe, and his legacy endures as an example of stylistic mastery and critical thinking.