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Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart.
Henri Frederic Amiel
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About Henri Frederic Amiel

Henri Frederic Amiel was a Philosopher from Switzerland (1821–1881).

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Who said "Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart."?
This quote is attributed to Henri Frederic Amiel, a Philosopher from Switzerland.
When did Henri Frederic Amiel live?
Henri Frederic Amiel lived from 1821 – 1881.