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Are the things that now, in retrospect, with what Ive seen happen to my company, would I have done some things different
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"Are the things that now, in retrospect, with what I've seen happen to my company, would I have done some things differently? I think - I think we all would do - we would do a number of things differently"

- Jeffrey Skilling

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This quote by Jeffrey Skilling assesses his experience as the CEO of Enron, a company that was associated with a significant accounting scandal. He is acknowledging that, in hindsight, he and his group would have done things differently. He is suggesting that, if they had actually known the repercussions of their actions, they would have made different decisions. This quote is a reminder that hindsight is 20/20 which it is easy to look back and criticize decisions that were made in the past. It is also a reminder that, even with the best objectives, errors can still be made. Skilling's quote works as a cautionary tale for those in positions of power, as it highlights the importance of making informed decisions and knowing the prospective consequences.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jeffrey Skilling somewhere between November 25, 1953 and today. He/she was a famous Criminal from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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