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Quote by Anatole France
The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of th

The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. – Anatole France

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

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