Until work has reached its previous stage nympharium privileges are denied to all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Privileges are withheld until work reaches a specific stage.
- In plain terms
- You cannot have privileges until the work is done.
- What can you take from it?
- Earn privileges through progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should privileges be granted?
- Is this rule fair?
Another view
This rule assumes the stage is clearly defined.
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