"این عقل نیست بلکه قدرت است که قانون ایجاد می‌کند"

Laws are created and enforced by those in power, not necessarily by those who are wise. This idea gets to the heart of how authority often trumps wisdom in the crafting and implementation of laws. You'd think that the best, most well-thought-out ideas would shape our legal systems, but that's not always the case. Instead, it's the people who have the authority who get to decide what becomes law.

To give you some context, think about any point in history where laws seemed unjust or didn't make much sense. For example, during Prohibition in the United States in the 1920s, alcohol was banned. This law wasn't born out of wisdom; it was pushed through by powerful temperance movements. The idea was to reduce crime and improve morality, but it had the opposite effect—speakeasies flourished, organized crime skyrocketed, and people still found ways to drink. It wasn't wisdom that dictated this law, but the authority of those pushing the temperance agenda.

Now, let’s bring it back to something you can relate to on a personal level. Imagine you're at work, and a new policy is introduced. It's clear to everyone that this new rule is inefficient and counterproductive. Yet, it gets implemented because it was decided by the upper management. They have the authority, so their decision stands, even if everyone else can see it's not the wisest choice.

So how do you apply this understanding to your own life? First, recognize the difference between wisdom and authority. When you're in a position to influence decisions, strive to ensure that your choices are based on wisdom rather than just exerting your authority. If you're on the receiving end of such decisions, it helps to understand the dynamics at play. This awareness can make it easier to navigate situations where you have little control.

To really drive this home, let’s think about a school sports team. Imagine you're part of the team and the coach decides that practice will start at 5 AM every day. Everyone knows that getting up that early leads to tired players who can’t perform at their best. But the coach insists because they have the authority. What can you do? You might form a group to discuss the issue, present your case with well-thought-out arguments, and hope to sway the decision—or at least bring some wisdom into the conversation.

Life is full of these moments where authority makes the call, not wisdom. By understanding this, you can better navigate your interactions with those in power. It’s about picking your battles, knowing when to push back, and when to adapt. And sometimes, it’s about making sure that when you’re the one with authority, you’re using it wisely for the benefit of everyone involved.