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What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the
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"What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fabric of heaven and earth could come by chance, when all the skill of art is not able to make an oyster!"

- Anatole France

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This quote by Anatole France is a reflection on the intricacy of the universe and the appeal of nature. It recommends that the intricate style of the world might not have actually come about by opportunity, and that even the most proficient artisans can not develop something as complex as an oyster. The quote indicates that the universe needs to have been developed by a higher power, as it is too intricate and elaborate to have actually been produced by possibility. It likewise recommends that the appeal of nature is something that can not be replicated by human craftsmens, which it is a gift from a greater power. The quote is a reminder of the complexity of the universe and the beauty of nature, and that it is something that ought to be valued and respected.

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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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