“So, if you are respectful of the rule, and conscious of its importance, and
realize that it serves as a bulwark against the chaos of the unknown, and you still decide to
break it, carefully, because the particularities of the circumstances demand it – well, then,
more power to you. If you are just a careless, ignorant, antisocial narcissist instead,
however, then look out. You break a rule at your peril, whether you know it or not.”
― Essay Writing Guide
realize that it serves as a bulwark against the chaos of the unknown, and you still decide to
break it, carefully, because the particularities of the circumstances demand it – well, then,
more power to you. If you are just a careless, ignorant, antisocial narcissist instead,
however, then look out. You break a rule at your peril, whether you know it or not.”
― Essay Writing Guide
“Rules are there for a reason. You are only allowed to break them if you are a master. If
you’re not a master, don’t confuse your ignorance with creativity or style.”
― Essay Writing Guide
you’re not a master, don’t confuse your ignorance with creativity or style.”
― Essay Writing Guide
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