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 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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Equality
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The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. – Anatole France

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Art
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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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I dont think there is such a thing as being too raunchy when it comes to the art form of burlesque. – Christina Aguilera

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Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued. – Jean Rostand

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Not everybody trusts paintings but people believe photographs. – Ansel Adams

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Im enamored with the art world. Anytime you look at anything thats considered artistic, theres a commercial world around it: the ballet, opera, any kind of music. It cant exist without it. – Steve Martin

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Being born in a duck yard does not matter, if only you are hatched from a swans egg. – Hans Christian Andersen

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