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What does it mean?
When obedience becomes so impious, rebellion becomes a necessity.
In plain terms
Excessive blind obedience forces people to revolt.
What can you take from it?
Question authority before it becomes oppressive.

Where it applies

  • authoritarian rule
  • corporate culture

Putting it to work

  • encourage critical thinking
  • provide channels for dissent

Questions to consider

  • When does dissent become a moral duty?

Another view

Rebellion isn’t always justified; peaceful reform can work.

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