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What does it mean?
Order is necessary but must be just and not arbitrary.
In plain terms
Order matters but be mindful.
What can you take from it?
Value just rules.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • demand fair rules
  • reject tyranny

Questions to consider

  • What makes a rule just?
  • Is order always good?

Another view

Rules can sometimes stifle freedom.

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