History books that contain no lies are extremely dull. – Anatole France
It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion. – Anatole France

History books that contain no lies are extremely dull. – Anatole France
It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion. – Anatole France
The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever. – Anatole France
We reproach people for talking about themselves but it is the subject they treat best. – Anatole France
A boy who hears a lesson in history ended by the beauty of peace, and how Napoleon brought ruin upon the world and that he should be forever cursed, will not long have much confidence in his teacher. He wants to hear more about the fighting and less about the peace negotiations. – William Lee Howard, Peace, Dolls and Pugnacity