Who said: " Physics! Preserve me from metaphysics"? No, not Albert Einstein nor Stephen Hawking!?

Question

No and it wasn't Brittney Spears. Reportedly she is addicted to physics (laxatives) for slimming.

Answer 1

Dr. Phil I guess'' heck I don't know.

Answer 2

Not gonna cheat and look it up, but I'll guess:  Whoever was privileged enough to be John Donne's first reviewer.  Donne has been hailed as the greatest metaphysical poet; I like his work, but many don't, and I understand their reasoning as well.

Answer 3

Several web sites credit that line to Sir Isaac Newton.