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Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he does not wish to sign his work.
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Never lend books - nobody ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are those which people have lent me.
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Existence would be intolerable if we were never to dream.
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It is better to understand little than to misunderstand a lot.
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People who have no weaknesses are terrible; there is no way of taking advantage of them.

The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

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Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another.

The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard

If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.
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To be willing to die for an idea is to set a rather high price on conjecture.
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When a thing has been said and well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it.
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To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.
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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.