The knowledge of plants is a science, but the knowledge of their names is a pleasure.
Biological taxonomy
A nuanced distinction between scientific understanding and the aesthetic pleasure of naming.
Uncertain (attributed)
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Philosophical"In natural science the principles of truth ought to be confirmed by observation."
Philosophical"The classification of animals is easier than that of plants."
Strange & Unusual"I have done more for the advancement of natural history than anyone else."
Shocking"I have established a new era in natural history."
Shocking