Quotes by : Anatole France

It is human nature to think wisely and to act in an absurd fashion.

We do not know what to do with this short life, yet we want another which will be eternal.

Each one dreams the dream of life in his own way. I have dreamed it in my library; and when the hour....

If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living.

I do not know any reading more easy more fascinating more delightful than a catalogue.

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.

Time deals gently only with those who take it gently.

It is not customary to love what one has.

To accomplish great things we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.(From....

One must never lose time in vainly regretting the past or in complaining against the changes which cause....