Anatole France Quotes

The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.
Anatole France

Equality, Sleep, Law

War will disappear only when men shall take no part whatever in violence and shall be ready to suffer every persecution that their abstention will bring them. It is the only way to abolish war.
Anatole France

Men, War, Violence

We reproach people for talking about themselves; but it is the subject they treat best.
Anatole France

Best, Treat, Themselves

When a thing has been said and well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it.
Anatole France

Said, Copy, Scruple

Without lies humanity would perish of despair and boredom.
Anatole France

Humanity, Boredom, Lies

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Biography

Nationality: French

Born: April 16, 1844

Died: October 12, 1924

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