Quote of Anatole France - Irony is the gaiety of reflection...
Biography - Anatole France:
French poet, journalist and novelist.
Born: 1844 - Died: 1924
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1844 - Died: 1924
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Irony is the gaiety of reflection and the joy of wisdom.
See also...
Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Quotes for: joy
The best way to begin each day well is to think upon awakening whether we could not give at least one person pleasure on this day.
Music is the pleasure the human mind experiences from counting without being aware that it is counting.
Quotes for: irony
Irony hurts, humour treats.
Irony can kill; humour helps to live.
Irony wants to establish domination; humour liberates.
Irony is cruel, humor is forgiving.
Irony is humiliating; humor is humble.
Irony can kill; humour helps to live.
Irony wants to establish domination; humour liberates.
Irony is cruel, humor is forgiving.
Irony is humiliating; humor is humble.
Anatole France also said...
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