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> # 'Stop that!' he shouted. 'You're soldiers! You're not supposed to fight!'

[Terry Pratchett](https://quotesby.net/Terry-Pratchett)\#63

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## About this quote

What does it mean?A character reprimands soldiers for violating their expected role or discipline.In plain termsSoldiers should not fight according to this command.What can you take from it?Know your role and follow orders or challenge them directly.

### Where it applies

- warfare
- leadership
- chain of command

### Putting it to work

- enforcing rules
- role clarity
- conflict resolution

### Questions to consider

- When is disobedience justified?
- What defines your role?

### Another view

Sometimes breaking rules is necessary for survival or justice.

## More from Terry Pratchett

1. > 'Whose side are they on?' said Brocando. 'Sides? Their own, I suppose, just like everyone else.'

[Permalink to quote \#62](https://quotesby.net/Terry-Pratchett/62/ "Permalink to quote 62")
2. > Most armies are in fact run by their sergeants - the officers are there just to give things a bit of tone and prevent warfare becoming a mere lower-class brawl.

[Permalink to quote \#64](https://quotesby.net/Terry-Pratchett/64/ "Permalink to quote 64")
3. > 'I can't have your subjects throwing my family over the balcony, that would never do.' 'Good,' said Snibril. 'I'll do it myself.'

[Permalink to quote \#61](https://quotesby.net/Terry-Pratchett/61/ "Permalink to quote 61")

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3. > I never disobeyed an order and never used my discretion.

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