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The quote says that love and compassion are basic forms of help that people often overlook. It also suggests that anyone can use them, not just experts or institutions.
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About Vivek Murthy
American physician, former vice admiral
Vivek Hallegere Murthy is an American physician and former vice admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. He served as the 19th and 21st surgeon general of the United States from 2015 to 2017 and again from 2021 to 2025. He served under Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Murthy is the first surgeon general of Indian descent, and during his first term he was the youngest active duty flag officer in federal uniformed service.
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