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France, Anatole
1844–1924
1844–1924
1
In every well-governed state, wealth is a sacred thing; in democracies it is the only sacred thing.
They [the poor] have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.
In every well-governed state, wealth is a sacred thing; in democracies it is the only sacred thing.
L'Île des pingouins
(1908) pt. 6, ch. 2
They [the poor] have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.
Le Lys rouge
(1894) ch. 7
Francis I
1494–1547
1494–1547
1
De toutes choses ne m'est demeuré que l'honneur et la vie qui est saulve.Of all I had, only honour and life have been spared.
letter to his mother following his defeat at Pavia, 1525; usually quoted as "Tout est perdu fors l'honneur [All is lost save honour]"
De toutes choses ne m'est demeuré que l'honneur et la vie qui est saulve.Of all I had, only honour and life have been spared.
letter to his mother following his defeat at Pavia, 1525; usually quoted as "Tout est perdu fors l'honneur [All is lost save honour]"
in
Collection des Documents Inédits sur l'Histoire de France
(1847) vol. 1
Francis, St
de Sales 1567–1622
de Sales 1567–1622
1
Big fires flare up in a wind, but little ones are blown out unless they are carried in under cover.
It has been well said, that heart speaks to heart, whereas language only speaks to the ears.
Big fires flare up in a wind, but little ones are blown out unless they are carried in under cover.
Introduction à la vie dévote
(1609) pt. 3, ch. 34
It has been well said, that heart speaks to heart, whereas language only speaks to the ears.
letter to the Archbishop of Bourges, 5 October 1604, in
Oeuvres de Saint François de Sales
(1834) vol. 3
Francis, St
of Assisi 1181–1226
of Assisi 1181–1226
1
Praised be You, my Lord, with all your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light.
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace!
Where there is hatred let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
Praised be You, my Lord, with all your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light.
"The Canticle of Brother Sun"
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace!
Where there is hatred let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.
"Prayer of St Francis" (attributed)
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