Albrecht Thaer Quote

The science of agriculture does not lay down any positive rules, but it develops the motives by which the best possible method of proceeding may be discovered and successfully pursued. In fact, the art executes some law given and received, but it is from science that law emanates.


p. 2. - The Principles of Agriculture, 1844 - Section I: The fundamental principles


The science of agriculture does not lay down any positive rules, but it develops the motives by which the best possible method of proceeding may be...

The science of agriculture does not lay down any positive rules, but it develops the motives by which the best possible method of proceeding may be...

The science of agriculture does not lay down any positive rules, but it develops the motives by which the best possible method of proceeding may be...

The science of agriculture does not lay down any positive rules, but it develops the motives by which the best possible method of proceeding may be...