Rules are defined as an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do. May these quotes inspire you to break the rules of mediocrity so that you may live your dreams.
1. “Some rules are nothing but old habits that people are afraid to change.” Therese Anne Fowler
2. “I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.” Lou Holtz
3. “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over.” Richard Branson
4. “If you obey all the rules you’ll miss all the fun.” Katherine Hepburn
5. “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” Dalai Lama
6. “I was never too good in following rules.” Anonymous
7. “The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes
8. “Life is short, break the rules.” Mark Twain
9. “There is an exception to every rule.” Proverb
10. “If you can’t solve a problem, it’s because you’re playing by the rules.” Anonymous
11. “Breaking rules isn’t bad when what you’re doing is more important than the rule itself.” Kim Harrison
12. “Lear the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso
13. “No one ever made a difference by the following the rules.” Heather Killough-Walden
14. “I have only two rules which I regard as principles of conduct. The first is: Have no rules. The second rule is: Be independent of the opinion of others.” Albert Einstein
15. “Successful people are the ones who are breaking the rules.” Set Godin
16. “Learn the rules, break the rules, make up new rules, break the new rules.” Marvin Bell
17. “There are no rules in life. It’s the mindset that limits people dramatically.” Tara Stiles
18. “The world is full of stupid people. That’s why we have rules. But with enough intelligence, a person can be above the rules.” Daniel Nayeri
19. “I always say that it’s about breaking the rules. But the secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place.” Rick Wakeman
20. “You have to learn the rules of the game, and then you have to play better than anyone else.” Albert Einstein
21. “Isn’t art about breaking rules, about challenging existing systems, isn’t it about discovering meaning in things or situations before others see anything in them?” Peter Lindbergh
22. “If you observe all the rules of life you’ll overlook most of its opportunities.” Anonymous
23. “Break the rules that you have imposed within you and live your life limitlessly.” ATGW
24. “There are no rules here – we’re trying to accomplish something.” Thomas Edison
25. “Don’t let others write the rules of your life.” Anonymous
26. “What rules are holding you back from living your dreams?” ATGW
27. “Rules are in place to keep people mediocre.” ATGW
28. “Who said you have to follow the rules and be like everyone else?” ATGW
29. “I will not live by rules that make no sense to me.” Evan Tanner
30. “We are here to change the world. Not just follow rules, earn money and die.” Anonymous
31. “If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere.” Marilyn Monroe
32. “If no one ever broke the rules, then we’d never advance.” Simon Sinek
33. “No rules. Don’t be afraid to do whatever you want.” Masaharu Morimoto
34. “It’s your game: make up your own rules.” Barbara Corcoran