My duty is to obey orders.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A soldier's primary role is following commands without question.
- In plain terms
- Your job is simply to follow orders.
- What can you take from it?
- Obedience is the core of military duty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line in obedience?
- Who is responsible for orders?
Another view
Blind obedience can enable unethical or illegal actions.
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