Break Quote by Neil Sheehan
“Just because you put higher-octane gasoline in your car doesn't mean you can break the speed limit. The speed limit's still 65.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pentagon Papers, 1971
Higher performance fuel doesn't grant permission to break traffic laws; rules remain unchanged.
In simple terms: Fast fuel ≠ illegal speed.
Key Takeaway
Follow laws regardless of capabilities.
Themes
responsibility
law
technology
ethics
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
ethical
practical
When to use this quote
- driving
- engineering
- policy making
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
regulation
human behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities come with increased capability?
- How do you balance power and restraint?
A Different Perspective
Technology can tempt rule‑breaking.
