Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

If not for the success that medicine has made, I might be part of a much different story right now.

If not for the success that medicine has made, I might be pa

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This quote suggests that if not for the advancements and achievements of medicine, the speaker's life would have taken a vastly different path. It implies that their life has been positively impacted and possibly saved thanks to the success of medicine. It highlights the profound influence of medical progress on individuals and underscores the idea that medicine plays a crucial role in shaping human experiences and outcomes.

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