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Vets do what doctors used to - diagnose the injury or the conditio

Vets do what doctors used to – diagnose the injury or the condition, patch it up as best they can and remind you that these things happen and that in life we are also in the midst of death. – Jane Smiley

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In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it. – Jane Smiley

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Mom was a smoker. My grandfather was a smoker. My aunts were smokers. My uncles were smokers. I dont know any smokers now, not even my mom. – Jane Smiley

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mom
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I was an only child. Ive known only children. From this experience, I do believe that the children should outnumber the parents. – Jane Smiley

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And as long as youre subject to birth and death, youll never attain enlightenment. – Bodhidharma

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I think to have the skill set and the ability to physically help others in matters of life and death must be incredibly empowering. – Karlie Kloss

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Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. – David Hume

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