Authority Quote by Shannon L. Alder
““The irony of rule followers is they often quote a lot of people that do not follow as many rules as they do.””
About This Quote
Source Blog post: “Rule Followers,” 2021
People often quote those who don’t follow the rules they preach.
In simple terms: Rule followers cite hypocritical sources.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hypocritical authority.
Themes
hypocrisy
authority
rules
social influence
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- education
- media literacy
Key Concepts
ethics
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a source’s integrity?
- What makes a rule follower credible?
A Different Perspective
Not all sources are credible.
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