I do not accept such a prohibition, if ever I do escape, no one shall reproach me with having broken or violated my faith, not having given my word to any one, whosoever it may be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She refuses to accept prohibitions if she broke no faith or gave no word.
- In plain terms
- She won't accept rules if she never promised to follow them.
- What can you take from it?
- Obey only when you have made a vow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What binds you to a promise?
- When can you reject an order?
Another view
It ignores implicit social or moral duties.
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