Quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The most winning woman I ever knew was hanged for poisoning three little children for their insurance-money, and the most repellent man of my acquaintance is a philanthropist who has spent nearly a quarter of a million upon the London poor.

The most winning woman I ever knew was hanged for poisoning

Summary

This quote suggests that appearances can be deceiving and not always indicative of a person's true character. It highlights the irony that someone perceived as charming and successful could turn out to be a criminal, while someone considered unlikable could be doing good deeds. The quote challenges the notion of judging individuals solely based on first impressions, urging us to delve deeper into people's intentions and actions.

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