Quote by Anatole France
It is almost impossible systematically to constitute a natural mor

It is almost impossible systematically to constitute a natural moral law. Nature has no principles. She furnishes us with no reason to believe that human life is to be respected. Nature, in her indifference, makes no distinction between good and evil. – Anatole France

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Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are books that other folks have lent me. – Anatole France

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The chief characteristics of the [liberal] attitude are human sympathy, a receptivity to change, and a scientific willingness to follow reason rather than faith. – Chester Bowles, New Republic, 22 July 1946

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I identify more with people who ask each day for divine guidance than people equipped with a divine guidance system. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves. – Lord Chesterfield

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Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same. – G.B. Shaw, “Maxims for Revolutionists,” 1898

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