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Mary Calderone
Mary Calderone

Mary Calderone was an outstanding American physician and social activist who made significant contributions to the field of public health. Born on July 1, 1904, and passing away on October 24, 1998, Calderone was renowned for her advocacy in sexual education and family planning. She dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of women. more

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“There are three kinds of love; unselfish, mutual, and selfish. The unselfish love is of the highest kind; The lover only minds the welfare of the beloved and does not care for his own sufferings. In mutual love the lover not only wants the happiness of his beloved; but has an eye towards his own happiness also. It is middling. The selfish love is the lowest. It only looks towards its own happiness, no matter whether the beloved suffers weal or woe.”