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Though I am fascinated by knowledge, I am even more fascinated by wisdom.

Abraham Verghese

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Abraham Verghese
Age: 70
Born: 1955
Born: January 1
Physician
University Teacher
Writer
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Knowledge
Even
Fascinated
Wisdom
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