1970 Quote by Fritz Leiber
““Oaths are made to be kept only until their purpose be fulfilled," the fluty voice responded. "Every geas is lifted at last, every self-set rule repealed. Otherwise orderliness in life becomes a limitation to growth; discipline, chains; integrity, bondage and evil-doing. You have learned what you can from the world. You have graduated from that huge portion or Nehwon. It now remains that you take up your postgraduate studies in Lankhmar, the highest university of civilized life here.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Swords of Lankhmar, 1968
Rules and vows are temporary tools; clinging to them hinders growth, so one must learn and move beyond.
In simple terms: Rules are temporary; growth needs flexibility.
Key Takeaway
Question and revise your own constraints.
Themes
growth
discipline
freedom
knowledge
limitations
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal ethics
- creative writing
- game design
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What rules have you outgrown?
- When does discipline become a barrier?
A Different Perspective
Some may interpret as encouraging recklessness.
