William S. Burroughs Quotes

How far would people get in physics if discovery was described as disgusting - "Your formula is disgusting and filthy"? Not very far.

William S. Burroughs

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• How far would people get in physics if discovery was described as disgusting - "Your formula is disgusting and filthy"? Not very far.

  

  William S. Burroughs
  • People
  • Physics
  • Disgusting