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Karl Jaspers

I began the study of medicine, impelled by a desire for knowledge of facts and of man. The resolution to do disciplined work tied me to both laboratory and clinic for a long time to come.

Karl Jaspers

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Karl Jaspers started studying medicine because he wanted to understand both scientific facts and human nature. His commitment to serious, structured effort required him to spend a lot of time working in both research labs and medical clinics.

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