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Innocence most often is a good fortune and not a virtue
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"Innocence most often is a good fortune and not a virtue"

- Anatole France

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Anatole France's quote suggests that innocence is not always a sign of moral supremacy, however rather a fortunate scenario. He implies that innocence is not always an outcome of etiquette or moral choices, however rather a result of luck or possibility. This quote implies that innocence is not necessarily a sign of moral superiority, however rather a fortunate situation. It recommends that those who are innocent are not always more virtuous than those who are not, but rather they are simply fortunate enough to have actually not been exposed to the exact same experiences as those who are not innocent. This quote likewise suggests that innocence is not always an indication of ethical superiority, but rather a fortunate situation. It recommends that those who are innocent are not always more virtuous than those who are not, but rather they are simply fortunate enough to have actually not been exposed to the exact same experiences as those who are not innocent. This quote serves as a reminder that innocence is not necessarily a sign of ethical supremacy, however rather a lucky circumstance. It encourages us to be conscious of our own experiences and to recognize that innocence is not necessarily a sign of ethical supremacy, however rather a fortunate scenario.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Anatole France between April 16, 1844 and October 12, 1924. She was a famous Novelist from France. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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