Disobedience and Rebellion
Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience and rebellion that progress has been made.
~~ Oscar Wilde ~~ (1854 - 1900)
I do not agree with this quote. Disobedience and rebellion don’t always lead to progress though many times they do. While the consequences of disobedience may be minor to severe, the consequences of rebellion can be deadly particularly if the rebellion is against an autocratic ruler.
If you are an employee, I wouldn’t advise you to disobey the legitimate orders of your employer unless you are willing to lose your job. There usually are other avenues available to address your grievances instead of outright disobedience.
Does that mean one should never disobey or rebel? No, absolutely not. One should disobey or rebel when one is convinced about one’s cause and no other means work. But one should also be prepared to face the consequences that may follow.
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