We do not aim at « mathematical rigour » of exposition, which in theoretical physics often amounts to self-deception. (Evgeny Lifshitz)

We do not aim at « mathematical rigour » of exposition, which in theoretical physics often amounts to self-deception.

Evgeny Lifshitz

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