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“Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, 'Lillian, you should have remained a virgin.'”

Quote by Lillian Gordy Carter

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Lillian Gordy Carter

Lillian Gordy Carter, born on August 15, 1898, and died on October 30, 1983, was an outstanding nurse. She had a rich experience in the field of nursing and was renowned for her professional spirit and humanitarianism. more

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