Justice is the means by which established injustices are sanctioned — Anatole France Copy Share Image
In its majestic equality, the law forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, beg in the streets and steal loaves… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
He flattered himself on being a man without any prejudices; and this pretension itself is a very great prejudice. — Anatole France Copy Share Image
So long as society is founded on injustice, the function of the laws will be to defend injustice. And the more unjust… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
Truth possesses within herself a penetrating force, unknown alike to error and falsehood. I say 'truth' and you understand my meaning. For… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
“No, let us not conquer the heavens. It is enough to have the power to do so. War engenders war, and victory defeat. God,… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
It is human nature to think wisely and to act in an absurd fashion. — Anatole France Copy Share Image
“If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.” — Anatole France Copy Share Image
The truth is that life is delicious, horrible, charming, frightful, sweet, bitter, and that is everything. — Anatole France Copy Share Image
“And what, above all, I blame in you is that you have not married in compliance with the law and given children to the… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
An old philosopher said to Monsieur Coignard, a Reverend Father: 'You are a pig!' To which Abad Coignard answered: 'You flatter me, sir. But… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
A people living under the perpetual menace of war and invasion is very easy to govern. It demands no social reform. It does not… — Anatole France Copy Share Image
Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened. — Anatole France Copy Share Image
