The text examines the method of comparison and its limitations within the framework of scientific and humanistic inquiry. The author distinguishes between the natural sciences, where comparison is primarily used to classify individuals into groups based on phenotypic similarities, and the humanities, which often prioritize uniqueness and the incomparable. While in natural sciences differences may suggest the existence of a new species, humanistic studies focus on aspects that transcend general patterns, such as the singular genius of William Shakespeare. The article argues that comparison is a useful yet secondary tool when the goal is to understand individuality. Paradoxically, identifying the incomparable elements of a subject often requires a preliminary process of filtering out everything that is comparable. Ultimately, the choice between emphasizing similarities or highlighting unique differences depends on the specific field of study and the researcher's focus on either classification or the recognition of exceptional phenomena that defy standard categorization.