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If no one ever broke the rules, then we'd never advance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Breaking rules can lead to progress and innovation.
This quote emphasizes that in order for society or any field to progress, individuals must be willing to challenge and break existing rules or norms. It suggests that without such daring actions, advancement and improvement would stagnate.
Themes
RulesAdvanceInnovationProgressChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about creativity in the workplace.
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