Rules are for the obedience of fools Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2010 by admin “Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.” — Douglas Bader Author: Douglas Bader Category: men Tags: men, Douglas Bader Spread the love Related posts: Men must be governed by God or Lives of great men all remind us, Little men with little minds and little Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men.