"What signifies knowing the Names, if you..." - Quote by Benjamin Franklin
What signifies knowing the Names, if you know not the Natures of things.
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“We all fear what we don't know - it's natural.”
“Some things you can't find out; but you will never know you can't by guessing and supposing: no, you have to be patient and go on experimenting until you find out that you can't find out.”
“I'm pretty good at sticking to what I know. You don't see me social commentating on health-care or presidential debates. I talk about what I know because I'm petrified of being wrong.”