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Quote by Lewis Thomas

“The greatest of all the accomplishments of 20th century science has been the discovery of human ignorance”

Quote by Lewis Thomas

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Lewis Thomas was a renowned American physician, writer, and scientist. Born on November 25, 1913, and died on December 3, 1993. He was known for his contributions to medicine and scientific writing, serving as the director of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. more

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