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Anatole France

(1844—1924), French writercritic

Chance is the pseudonym God uses when he doesn't want to sign his name.

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Anatole France

(1844-1924) "The Crime of Sylvestis Bonnard" All the historical books which contain no lies are extremely tedious. www.english-slang.com

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[sign up] {v.} 1. To promise to do something by signing your name; join; sign an agreement. * /We will not have the picnic unless more people sign up./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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