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Quote by Ivan Pavlov

“Perfect as the wing of a bird may be, it will never enable the bird to fly.”

Quote by Ivan Pavlov

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Ivan Petrovich Pavlov was a Russian physiologist born on September 26, 1849, and died on February 27, 1936. Known for his groundbreaking work in the field of conditioned reflexes, Pavlov's contributions have had a profound impact on psychology, neuroscience, and related disciplines. more

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