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“Well, dearest, what would you tell a farmer who had an over-abundant harvest? To plant less, of course!"... "I am not complaining about the frequency of the planting," she said. "I’d just rather not reap a crop every year.” quote by Sharon Kay Penman
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““Well, dearest, what would you tell a farmer who had an over-abundant harvest? To plant less, of course!"... "I am not complaining about the frequency of the planting," she said. "I’d just rather not reap a crop every year.””

Sharon Kay Penman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Last Templar by Sharon Kay Penman, 1992

A farmer should limit production to avoid waste and maintain balance.

In simple terms: Overproduction harms sustainability; less can be better.

Key Takeaway

Practice restraint and plan sustainable yields.

Themes

sustainability agriculture balance

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • farming
  • food supply
  • environmental policy

Key Concepts

resource management economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the costs of overproduction?
  • How can scarcity be beneficial?
A Different Perspective

May ignore economic pressures for higher output.

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