we are trying to verify the exact quotation and get a source for the following: Michael Faraday (1797-1867) was a well known scientist in chemistry and physics and is probably best known for his work on electromagnetic induction. My patron believes that there is a quote contributed to him that goes something like " What good's a newborn baby?" This quote was his response to some criticism regarding the importance (or lack thereof) of one of his discoveries. If any of you have books in your collection about Michael Faraday if you wouldn't mind looking in them to see if you can find this quote, I would be most appreciative (and so would my patron!) Have a great weekend! Julie Smith St. Joseph Hospital, orange California [log in to unmask] (714) 771-8291 (714) 744-8533