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Anatole France Quotes: The wonder is, not that the field of stars is so vast, but that man has measured it.
         

The wonder is, not that the field of stars is so vast, but that man has measured it.


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In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal loaves of bread.



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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.



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



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Stupidity is far more dangerous than evil, for evil takes a break from time to time, stupidity does not.



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Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign.



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All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.



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Religion has done love a great service by making it a sin.





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