The Prime Directive was an invention of the Federation, not made in Archer's time. In Dear Doctor, Archer says someday a directive may exist, but until then he'd have to remind himself not to play god.
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We are not so different from potted plants in that, if given everything we need to be properly nourished, the outcome can be incredibly contrary to when we are not. A flower won't grow in flour, and neither can we.