What I've Learned: Michael DeBakey


	What I've Learned: Michael DeBakey

BartendingBear

2-28-2008 8:53 AM

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Wisdom from one of the most revered doctors in history.

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2-28-2008 10:52 AM

sitegeist

I agree: we cannot learn enough.
Learning is fun. Why are there so many people who do not want or learn?

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