Jean Henri Fabre: Ignorance

Jean Henri Fabre was French entomologist and author. Explore interesting quotes on ignorance.
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“I have made it a rule to adopt the method of ignorance in my investigations into instincts. I read very little. … I know nothing. So much the better : my queries will be all the freer, now in this direction, now in the opposite, according to the lights obtained.”

Jean Henri Fabre

In 'The Languedocian Scorpion'

“Without feeling abashed by my ignorance, I confess that I am absolutely unable to say. In the absence of an appearance of learning, my answer has at least one merit, that of perfect sincerity.”

Jean Henri Fabre

Writing about the horns of Onthophagus, in 'The Onthophagi'

“In many cases, ignorance is a good thing : the mind retains its freedom of investigation and does not stray along roads that lead nowhither, suggested by one's reading. I have experienced this once again. … Yes, ignorance can have its advantages; the new is found far from the beaten track.”

Jean Henri Fabre

In 'The Languedocian Scorpion'