Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Understanding established rules allows you to break them creatively and effectively.
- In plain terms
- Learn the rules first so you can break them correctly.
- What can you take from it?
- Study the rules before attempting to break them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rules should be broken?
- How do you master basics?
Another view
Sometimes rules exist for safety or necessity and should not be broken.
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