Followed Quote by Cormac McCarthy
“If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Road, 2006
If a rule leads to a harmful outcome, its usefulness is null; rules must serve purpose.
In simple terms: Rules must be useful.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate rules that cause harm.
Themes
ethics
rules
consequences
morality
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- organizational policy
- personal habits
- education
- government legislation
Key Concepts
philosophy
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you followed a rule that caused harm?
- How can you redesign a rule to better serve its goal?
A Different Perspective
Rules may be entrenched, making change difficult.
