For intelligent people, action often means escape from thou… - André Maurois

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For intelligent people, action often means escape from thought, but it is a reasonable and a wise escape.

André Maurois

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About André Maurois

André Maurois (born Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog, 26 July 1885 – 9 October 1967) was a French author and man of letters. André Maurois was a pen name which became his legal name in 1947.

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Alternative Names: Andre Maurois • Émile Salomon Wilhelm Herzog • Émile Herzog

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For intelligent people, action often means escape from thought, but it is a reasonable and a wise escape. - André Maurois

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