— Joycelyn Elders"You can't be what you don't see. I didn't think about being a doctor. I didn't even think about being a clerk in a store, I'd never seen a black clerk in a clothing store."
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This quotation examines the core nature of Health as articulated by Joycelyn Elders. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Health provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.
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