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This sentiment is particularly poignant as it reflects the ongoing struggle within society where those with financial resources can manipulate rules to their advantage. The assertion, “those who create the rules are often the first to break them,” is an indictment of a system that allows for exploitation and abuse through regulatory loopholes and unequal enforcement.
Chains and Tools: The Duality of Rules
The commentary culminates in the philosophical reflection on rules as “chains for the weak” and “tools for the strong.” This dichotomy emphasizes the pervasive inequity that defines human interactions where rules, meant to provide structure and fairness, often become mechanisms of control rather than sources of liberation.