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Men grow when inspired by a high purpose, when contemplating vast horizons. The sacrifice of oneself is not very difficult for one burning with the passion for a great adventure.

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Alexis Carrel
Age: 71 †
Born: 1873
Born: June 28
Died: 1944
Died: August 21
Biologist
Physiologist
Sociologist
Surgeon
Mont-Chalier
Purpose
Inspired
Difficult
Oneself
Horizons
Dream
Sacrifice
Surgeons
Great
Grow
Contemplating
Men
Growing
Horizon
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Vast
Passion
Burning
High
Adventure

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