There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Every rule has an exception, including this rule itself.
- In plain terms
- All rules have exceptions, even this one.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect exceptions to every rule.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this a true paradox?
Another view
Some rules may have no exceptions.
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