Paul Sabatier

Theories cannot claim to be indestructible. They are only the plough which the ploughman uses to draw his furrow and which he has every right to discard for another one, of improved design, after the harvest.

French Clergyman

Laurence J. Peter

The seaman tells stories of winds, the ploughman of bulls; the soldier details his wounds, the shepherd his sheep.

Canadian Writer

Originally, a ploughman worked with animals like horses to till the soil.

Historical Occupation

'Ploughman' evokes images of rural life and traditional farming.

Rural Imagery

The term is less common today as farming technology has evolved.

Outdated Term

A ploughman’s lunch is a traditional British dish that's served cold.

British Cuisine

Often found on pub menus, ideal for a casual meal.

Pub Fare

Eating a ploughman’s lunch is common during social gatherings in the UK.