Charles Glover Barkla Quotes

It seems to me that the Swedish Academy of Science may be qualifying for the Nobel Peace Prize. It recognises no nationality; it discourages unworthy national feeling and prejudice.

Charles Glover Barkla

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• Science
• Feeling
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  • May
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  • Feeling