
ProverbWisdom
American origin20th c.
Rules are made to be broken
Meaning: Breaking established rules often brings unforeseen consequences that outweigh the temporary gain from disobedience.
Origin: A modern proverb, recorded in American proverb dictionaries from the mid-20th century. It is sometimes credited to General Douglas MacArthur, but that attribution is unconfirmed.
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