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What does it mean?
Applying a general rule to a specific person despite context.
In plain terms
Everyone follows the same rules.
What can you take from it?
Rules apply to everyone.

Where it applies

  • enforcing rules
  • setting boundaries

Putting it to work

  • maintaining order

Questions to consider

  • Should rules always apply?
  • How do you enforce rules?

Another view

May ignore special cases.

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