Following orders Quote by David Mitchell
““I’m not in the Scouts anymore,” I remind her. Mr. Moody our scoutmaster told me to get lost, so I did, and it took the Snowdonia mountain rescue service two days to find my shelter. I’d been on the local news and everything. Everyone was angry, but I was only following orders.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cloud Atlas, 2004
Highlights blind obedience to authority leading to dangerous consequences and personal responsibility.
In simple terms: Blind obedience can cause harm.
Question authority before obeying.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military
- workplace
- family decisions
- emergency response
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you defy orders?
- What are the risks of following orders without question?
May oversimplify complex power dynamics.