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Rules are complex or simple instructions that guide the functioning of a party, individuals, or a society. They act like safeguards that help everything run smoothly.
To the first question: Yes, rules should be strictly followed. The Yoruba people of Nigeria say, "Ibi ti kò sí òfin, kò sí ẹ̀sẹ̀," meaning "Where there are no rules, there is no sin." For anything meaningful to be achieved, be it safety, structure, or success, rules must be in place and respected. Whether it’s safety rules, maintenance protocols, or even coding conventions, order thrives when there are guiding principles. Nite: there are rules to clean wealth too.
To the second question: Yes, there are situations where rules may need to be bent, especially in emergencies where human life is at stake. That’s why we study deeply, even up to PhDs, to understand the purpose behind rules. Here's a case for you to study:
A clergyman, known for never telling lies because it was against his principles, was approached by a man running from armed jihadists. Minutes later, the attackers arrived and asked if he had seen anyone. The clergyman lied. He protected a life, choosing compassion over blind adherence. Later, he said, “Rules exist to uphold life. If they endanger what they’re meant to protect, they must be questioned.”
So, PhDS tells you why this rules are in place... So have PhD s... Joking 😀.
To the last question: Follow your heart. Be pure, and it will lead you right. Never break a rule if your intention is to harm or destroy. Only in extreme cases, where not breaking a rule causes greater harm like the case of the clergy man, should it be considered. Rules are meant to prevent chaos, not cause it.
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