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“Don't say anything about rules, or you'll be dead in the future because I killed you. No one else is following them besides you, and I'll be damned if some misguided sense of honor makes you do something stupid now.” quote by Myra McEntire
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““Don't say anything about rules, or you'll be dead in the future because I killed you. No one else is following them besides you, and I'll be damned if some misguided sense of honor makes you do something stupid now.””

Myra McEntire

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal Ethics Podcast, 2022

Breaking rules leads to future danger; only you follow them, and honor can mislead you into foolish actions.

In simple terms: Disobeying rules can cause harm; honor may misguide.

Key Takeaway

Question the value of rules before acting.

Themes

rules honor consequences

Mood

cautious critical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace decisions
  • personal relationships
  • legal compliance

Key Concepts

moral psychology risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you challenge a rule?
  • How does personal honor affect decision making?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on honor may cause reckless behavior.

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