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Quote by Ala Bashir

“I discovered that the most dangerous mask is the one worn by intelligent people because they are clever at their disguise.”

Quote by Ala Bashir

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Ala Bashir, born in 1939, is a distinguished surgeon renowned for his contributions in the field of [Specialty]. more

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