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“It's a short step from the belief that every child should be wanted to the belief that a child exists to satisfy our wants.”

Quote by Leon Kass

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Leon Kass is a renowned American scientist, born on February 12, 1939. He has made significant contributions to the fields of neuroscience and genetics. more

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