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Quote by Anatole France
What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric o

What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the skill of art is not able to make an oyster! – Anatole France

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The dog is a religious animal. In his savage state he worships the moon and the lights that float upon the waters. These are his gods to whom he appeals at night with long-drawn howls. – Anatole France

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That man is prudent who neither hopes nor fears anything from the uncertain events of the future. – Anatole France

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I owe much to mother. She had an experts understanding, but also approached art emotionally. – David Rockefeller

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When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is mans life. – Marcus Aurelius

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Art is mans expression of his joy in labor. – Henry A. Kissinger

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I have never denied my background or my culture. I have taught my child to embrace her Mexican heritage, to love my first language, Spanish, to learn about Mexican history, music, folk art, food, and even the Mexican candy I grew up with. – Salma Hayek

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