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“Following orders is right. Giving orders for the wrong reasons isn’t.” quote by Aleksandr Voinov
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““Following orders is right. Giving orders for the wrong reasons isn’t.””

Aleksandr Voinov

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Obeying legitimate orders is proper; issuing orders for selfish motives is not.

In simple terms: Follow right orders, not wrong ones.

Key Takeaway

Question motives behind directives.

Themes

ethics authority obedience

Mood

critical serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military
  • corporate
  • government

Key Concepts

moral reasoning leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you refuse an order?
  • How to discern rightful authority?
A Different Perspective

Power can corrupt intent.

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