Anatole France Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Anatole France quotes, Anatole France sayings, and Anatole France proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

In every well-governed state wealth is a sacred thing. In democracies it is the only sacred thing. Anatole France
An animal is, properly speaking, a soul; I do not say an immortal soul. And yet, when I come to consider the positions this poor little beast and I myself occupy in the scheme of things, I recognize in both exactly the same right to immortality. Anatole France
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. Anatole France
I thank fate for having made me born poor. Poverty taught me the true value of the gifts useful to life. Anatole France
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. Anatole France
To accomplish great things we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe. Anatole France
Without lies humanity would perish of despair and boredom. Anatole France
In art., as in love, instinct is enough. Anatole France
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe. Anatole France
Our passions are ourselves. Anatole France
Men are made that they can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another. Anatole France
Simple style is like white light. It is complex but its complexity is not obvious. Anatole France
To know is nothing at all. To imagine is everything. Anatole France
Nine-tenths of education is encouragement. Anatole France
With encouragement, anything is possible. Anatole France
One can and should say everything— if one knows how to say it. Anatole France
when a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple; take it and copy it. Give references? Why should you? Either your readers know where you have taken the passage and the precaution is needless, or they do not know and you humiliate them. Anatole France
I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom. Anatole France
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. Anatole France