Anatole France Quotes

The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. Anatole France

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

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

A person is never happy except at the price of some ignorance. Anatole France

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom. Anatole France

Nature has no principles. She makes no distinction between good and evil. Anatole France

Of all the sexual aberrations, chastity is the strangest. Anatole France

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

Nine tenths of education is encouragement. Anatole France

It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly. Anatole France