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“If I had one wish for my children, it would be that each of them would reach for goals that have meaning for them as individuals.”

Quote by Lillian Gordy Carter

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Lillian Gordy Carter
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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