Quote by Anatole France

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!

What can be more foolish than to think that all this rare fa

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This quote emphasizes the idea that the complexity and intricacy of the world we live in cannot be attributed to mere chance. It suggests that even the simplest of creations, like an oyster, cannot be replicated by human skill alone. The quote invites reflection on the existence of a higher power or intelligence responsible for the creation of the universe, highlighting the immense order and design present in all aspects of life.

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