Businessmen Quote by Andrew Young
“Nothing is illegal if one hundred businessmen decide to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, 1970s
Power structures can be shaped by collective will, making legality a matter of consensus rather than morality.
In simple terms: Law can be swayed by many powerful people.
Question the ethics behind popular decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- political activism
- corporate policy
- public protests
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what is ethical?
- Can majority rule be just?
Legal frameworks may protect harmful practices if widely accepted.