Quote by Mary Stuart Masterson

Just the actual physical ability to hold four instruments simultaneously and do some of the things that Vivien was able to do is mind blowing to any surgeon. He never went to medical school and he became one of the great teachers of medicine himself, people are just amazed.

Just the actual physical ability to hold four instruments si

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This quote highlights the extraordinary abilities of Vivien Thomas in the field of medicine. Thomas possessed the remarkable skill to hold and utilize four different instruments simultaneously, a feat that astonishes even surgeons. What makes his accomplishments even more impressive is the fact that he never attended medical school and yet managed to become a distinguished medical educator. Thomas' talent and expertise left people amazed and inspired by his incredible contributions to the field of medicine.

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