About This Quote
This is a quote from an essay by William Pitt. In it, he states that there is a difference between rebellion and disobedience. Rebellion refers to a deliberate act of defiance, while disobedience refers to an act of disrespect. Disobeying does not necessarily mean disobeying the law.
It can also refer to breaking expectations or agreements. In other words, obeying can also be disobeyed, and rebellion can also be obedience.
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