the written rules were often ignored, never enforced and all the participants knew it.

We agreed to say I broke some team rules, and we parted ways.

... the mere fact that it's constitutional, does not mean that it's good policy.

I realize they said we took advantage of all these poor people, pressed all these gifts on them, ... It's terrible, ain't it? We'll wait to see how that works out.

did not want any embarrassment to fall upon Mr. Young.

A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief -- as well as injustice -- to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.