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# Emile Faguet

(1847–1916)   Literary Critic

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Emile Faguet was a literary critic, best known for *Initiation into Literature*.

## Quick Facts About Emile Faguet

Born December 17, 1847

Died June 7, 1916

Profession Literary Critic

Notable works Initiation into Literature

## About Emile Faguet

Auguste Émile Faguet was a French author and literary critic.

##  Quotes by Emile Faguet

> [ “Like Anaximander, \[Anaxagoras\] believed that everything emerged from something indeterminate and confused; but he added that what caused the emergence from that… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/emile-faguet/like-anaximander-anaxagoras-believed-that-everything-emerged-from/)

Emile Faguet

[Emergence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/emergence/)

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> [It would be equally reasonable to say that sheep are born carnivorous, and everywhere nibble grass.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/emile-faguet/it-would-be-equally-reasonable-to-say-that-sheep-are-born-carnivorous/)

Emile Faguet

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> [An anarchist is an uncomprimising liberal.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/emile-faguet/an-anarchist-is-an-uncomprimising-liberal/)

Emile Faguet

[Anarchist](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anarchist/)

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