Histoires extraordinaires
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out of curiosity.
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I remind you that a doctor
is also a sorcerer.

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We shall seek life
in the depths of matter.

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And now I have the pleasure
of dissecting before you

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a human body
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which has always been
the dream of priests,

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poets or philosophers.
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To be precise, I shall open
a human heart.

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If we were dealing with
a live body,

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we'd process in this fashion.
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Going laterally from the sternum,
between the 6th and 7th rib,

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we'd find the apex of the heart.
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But in the present case,
we shall section

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all the ribs of the sub-auxiliary
region on the left

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and the right
as far as the sternum.

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Then we will separate
the diaphragm

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and fold back the rib cage.
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This will reveal the contents
of the thoracic cavity.

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The heart, gentlemen,
is a hollow muscle

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composed essentially of a firm
ventricular mass

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and a softer auricular mass.
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This pump
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which gives forth
as much as it receives,

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has come to be seen
as a symbol

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of courage and generosity.
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Does Mr. Wilson have
a comment?

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No. In that case,
we may proceed.

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Thank you!

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