Agriculture Quote by Bill Mollison
“I'm certain I don't know what permaculture is. That's what I like about it - it's not dogmatic. But you've got to say it's about the only organized system of design that ever was. And that makes it extremely eerie.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Permaculture: A Designers' Manual, Bill Mollison, 1988
Permaculture is valued for its flexible, non‑dogmatic approach, yet it remains a comprehensive design system, which can feel unsettling.
In simple terms: Permaculture is flexible but comprehensive, which can be eerie.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility while studying its principles.
Themes
design
flexibility
systems
ecology
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- garden planning
- community projects
- sustainable architecture
- education curricula
Key Concepts
permaculture
holistic design
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance openness with structure?
- What aspects feel most eerie?
A Different Perspective
Its breadth may overwhelm beginners.
