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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard
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"The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard" Quotes

A dedicated scholar becomes obsessed with an elusive manuscript and embarks on a literary adventure.

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The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology, nor defense.

Anatole France

bookslove

The true sovereign is not the one who imposes his will on others, but the one who can control himself.

Anatole France

self-controlleadership

The greatest happiness in life is to be convinced that we are loved.

Anatole France

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Every man has three characters: that which he exhibits, that which he has, and that which he thinks he has.

Anatole France

characterself-perception

To know how to grow old is the master-work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.

Anatole France

wisdomaging

He who has not loved does not know how to live.

Anatole France

lovelife

If you want to be respected, you must first learn to respect yourself.

Anatole France

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Faith is the force of life.

Anatole France

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The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.

Anatole France

wisdomdetermination

To be able to forget is to be able to live.

Anatole France

forgivenessmoving on