Nine tenths of education is encouragement. – Anatole France
The duty of literature is to note what counts, and to light up what is suited to the light. If it ceases to choose and to love, it becomes like a woman who gives herself without preference. – Anatole France
Chance is the pseudonym God uses when He does not want to sign His name. – Anatole France
When a thing has been said and said well, have no scruple. Take it and copy it. – Anatole France
If education is always to be conceived along the same antiquated lines of a mere transmission of knowledge, there is little to be hoped from it in the bettering of mans future. For what is the use of transmitting knowledge if the individuals total development lags behind? – Maria Montessori