There are certain things that we can deal with by following the rules. But at times, we find the rules restrict you from doing the right things. On such occasions, we have to rethink - either you change the rules or break the rules.
Interpretation
Rules can sometimes hinder moral actions, necessitating a reevaluation of adherence versus moral correctness.
This quote emphasizes the idea that while rules and regulations are typically in place to guide behavior, they can occasionally become obstacles to doing what is morally right. In those moments, individuals are prompted to reconsider their stance on such rules, which may involve either altering the existing rules to better align with ethical actions or choosing to disregard them in favor of doing what is just.
In practice
During a debate on the impact of laws on social justice, one could reference this quote to advocate for reform.
I believe that every leader has a right to implement his own policy. But when I see things that are done that are not right - abuse of power, wrong approaches, wrong strategies, making use of foreign consultants, including those discarded by other countries - I feel that I have to have my say.
If you want to be honest with yourself, you have to take criticism, even if you attract adverse comments from others.
It would seem the people who want to preserve the Penans' way of life are condemning them to a life full of diseases and a shorter life span.
In my years, I had the opportunity to observe peoples and countries. I see some countries doing well, others failing, and my analysis of things is that whether you fail or succeed is a function of your value system.
Free press is not absolute. In this country, we say clearly if you start stirring up racial hatred, then we will put a stop to it. We might even close down your paper, because these things can only lead to a lot of riots and bloodshed.
Independence means we enjoy freedom. We are not colonised by people. And we can govern our own country and develop it independently so that our people can live a better life.
All religions promise a reward beyond life, in eternity, for excellences of the will or heart, but none for excellences of the head or understanding.
A sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier times.
I am lost if I attempt to take count of chronology. When I think over the past, I am like a person whose eyes cannot properly measure distances and is liable to think things extremely remote which on examination prove to be quite near.
It’s ridiculous to talk about freedom in a society dominated by huge corporations. What kind of freedom is there inside a corporation? They’re totalitarian institutions - you take orders from above and maybe give them to people below you. There’s about as much freedom as under Stalinism.
What an immense mass of evil must result...from allowing men to assume the right of anticipating what may happen.
From the perspective of mere representation, the external world always remains only a phenomenon.
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