I think it is not irreligion but a tidiness of mind, which rebels against the idea of permeating scientific research with a religious implication. (Arthur Eddington)

I think it is not irreligion but a tidiness of mind, which rebels against the idea of permeating scientific research with a religious implication.

Arthur Eddington

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