Carl Linnaeus:

Every genus is natural, created as such in the beginning, hence not to be rashly split up or stuck together by whim or according to anyone's theory.

— Carl Linnaeus Early Modern

Biological taxonomy

From his writings, emphasizing the divine origin and natural integrity of genera.

18th Century

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"The more I study plants, the more I believe in God."

"I have created order out of chaos."

"The natural system is the highest goal of botany."

"Nature has been kind to me, and I have repaid her by being her faithful interpreter."

"The classification of plants is the most difficult of all tasks."