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“I'm not sure who's right, who's wrong, but it doesn't matter. Sometimes you just have to do what you're told. That's who we are!” quote by Eric Stoltz
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“I'm not sure who's right, who's wrong, but it doesn't matter. Sometimes you just have to do what you're told. That's who we are!”

Eric Stoltz

About This Quote

Source Film: The Young Ones, 1995

People often accept authority without questioning, focusing on conformity over correctness.

In simple terms: Obeying authority is common.

Key Takeaway

Question authority when needed.

Themes

conformity authority obedience

Mood

conflicted critical

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • military
  • school
  • family
  • politics

Key Concepts

social pressure ethical judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you challenge directives?
  • What are the risks of always following orders?
A Different Perspective

Blind obedience can lead to moral compromise.

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