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It is by acts and not by ideas that people live.
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The impotence of God is infinite.
The average man does not know what to do with his life, yet wants another one which will last forever.
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A person is never happy except at the price of some ignorance.
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Nothing spoils a confession like repentance.
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Of all sexual aberrations, chastity is the strangest.
Religion has done love a great service by making it a sin.
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The books that everybody admires are those that nobody reads.
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It is in the ability to deceive oneself that the greatest talent is shown.
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A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.
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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.