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Quote by Richard Selzer

“A minor operation is one that is done on someone else”

Quote by Richard Selzer

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Richard Selzer, born on June 24, 1928, was an accomplished American author known for his diverse writing, which encompassed medicine, law, history, and literary criticism. Selzer was renowned for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human experience. more

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