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“When I was initially charged I still thought I was not guilty because I had followed the rules.” quote by Andrew Fastow
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“When I was initially charged I still thought I was not guilty because I had followed the rules.”

Andrew Fastow

About This Quote

Source Court Testimony, 2002

He believed he was innocent because he adhered to established rules, despite later charges.

In simple terms: He thought following rules meant innocence.

Key Takeaway

Beware of blind reliance on rules.

Themes

ethics law corporate governance

Mood

skeptical serious

Type

cautionary instructive

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • legal defense
  • corporate fraud

Key Concepts

compliance personal accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do rules always protect integrity?
  • When do rules become loopholes?
A Different Perspective

Rules can be manipulated.

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