Whether you actually can or can't fight city hall is of little relevance. Either way, when the need arises, you must!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Whether you can win against authority is irrelevant; you must still try when needed.
- In plain terms
- You must fight authority even if you might lose.
- What can you take from it?
- Duty requires action against authority regardless of odds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is fighting authority necessary?
- How do you measure risk?
Another view
This ignores situations where action causes severe harm.
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