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People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel.
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"People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel."
— Andre Maurois

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People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man of average intelligence. A contemptuous indifference turns into an enemy a woman who, well treated, might have been an angel. — Andre Maurois

About Andre Maurois

Andre Maurois was a Writer from France (1885–1967).

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Who said "People are what you make them. A scornful look turns into a complete fool a man…"?
This quote is attributed to Andre Maurois, a Writer from France.
When did Andre Maurois live?
Andre Maurois lived from 1885 – 1967.