Anatole France

A master of subtle irony and a perceptive observer of society, he was one of the most prominent French authors of his time. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for work that combined humor with sharp criticism of the church, politics, and human pettiness. In his novels Penguin Island and The Gods Are Thirsty, he continues to provoke reflection on morality, power, and social hypocrisy.

Quotes

• The greatest evil that can befall a person is to become indifferent to evil. ( 1 ×)