It is the sense of power attached to a sense of knowledge that makes men desirous of believing, and afraid of doubting. (William Kingdon Clifford)

It is the sense of power attached to a sense of knowledge that makes men desirous of believing, and afraid of doubting.

William Kingdon Clifford

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