Action Quote by Juan Pablo Escobar
![“I was perhaps one of the few people that were not part of [Pablo Escobar] group of yes-men because I was not a direct beneficiary of the violence that his actions generated.” quote by Juan Pablo Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b82/juan-pablo-escobar-11709_action_i-was-perhaps-one-of-the-few-people-that_1359009.jpg)
“I was perhaps one of the few people that were not part of [Pablo Escobar] group of yes-men because I was not a direct beneficiary of the violence that his actions generated.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary “Escobar’s Shadow”, 2018
Avoiding complicity requires distance from corrupt power and its benefits.
In simple terms: Stay away from corrupt groups.
Key Takeaway
Maintain ethical independence.
Themes
ethics
independence
corruption
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- journalism
- corporate governance
- community leadership
Key Concepts
moral courage
social responsibility
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you face by staying independent?
- How can you effect change without direct involvement?
A Different Perspective
Choosing isolation can limit influence and safety.
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![“I did not like [Pablo Escobar] actions because I did not think it was right to have bombs placed in a non-discriminatory fashion throughout the entire country.” quote by Juan Pablo Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0d2/juan-pablo-escobar-11709_action_i-did-not-like-pablo-escobar-actions-bec_1352971.jpg)
![“I knew something was wrong that day, he made the mistakes [Pablo Escobar] had never committed throughout the last 10 years as the most wanted man in the world in one day. He never used the phone, he only did the day he was killed.” quote by Juan Pablo Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/73a/juan-pablo-escobar-11709_committed_i-knew-something-was-wrong-that-day-he-m_1211625.jpg)
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![“I argued constantly with my father [Pablo Escobar] because I never liked all the violence that he created.” quote by Juan Pablo Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/284/juan-pablo-escobar-11709_father_i-argued-constantly-with-my-father-pablo_2330215.jpg)
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