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As far as men go, it is not what they are that interests me, but what they can become.
Jean-Paul Sartre
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About Jean-Paul Sartre

Jean-Paul Sartre was a Philosopher from France (1905–1980).

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Who said "As far as men go, it is not what they are that interests me, but what they can…"?
This quote is attributed to Jean-Paul Sartre, a Philosopher from France.
When did Jean-Paul Sartre live?
Jean-Paul Sartre lived from 1905 – 1980.