Now these are the Laws of the jungle, and many and mighty are they; But the head and the hoof of the Law and the haunch and the hump is - Obey!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The jungle operates under strict rules, and the core of all those rules is absolute obedience.
- In plain terms
- There are many laws, but the most important one is to follow orders.
- What can you take from it?
- Obedience is the foundation of order in this system.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is obedience necessary?
- What happens when laws conflict?
Another view
Blind obedience can suppress individual critical thinking.
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