Quote by Terry Pratchett
What would Deftmenes be if we went around obeying orders all the time?' 'They might be ruling the Carpet,' said Pismire. 'Ha!' said Brocando, 'but the trouble about obeying orders is, it becomes a habit. And then everything depends on who's giving the orders.
Summary
This quote highlights the potential dangers of blindly following orders. Deftmenes questions what kind of leader he would become if he constantly obeyed orders without questioning them. Pismire suggests that they might be ruling over the Carpet, implying they would have power and control. However, Brocando counters by stating that the problem with obedience is that it can become a habit. The implication is that blindly following orders can lead to a dependency on the person giving those orders, which raises concerns about the nature of those orders and who is in charge.
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