We forget the memory of the dead people after their death. Their memory loses over time. But very few people remain alive for their acts in the hearts of the people.
The wave of time remembers only those who are famous or wastrel. Pablo Escobar is a person who is known for his criminal activities.
The full name of Pablo Escobar is Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria. He is familiar across the whole world as the ‘Colombian Drug Lord.’
We also know him as the narcoterrorist. He has established a mighty criminal organization that is related to terrorist activities.
He is the inventor of a Colombian drug cartel, which is also known as ‘Medellin Cartel.’ He is one of the wealthiest criminals in the history of the world.
He made his empire with the cost of blood. We will get the hints of this if we go through the Pablo Escobar quotes like, “all empires are created of blood and fire.”
Pablo Escobar quotes:
“Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.”
― Pablo Escobar
“Everyone has a price, the important thing is to find out what it is.”
― Pablo Escobar
“All empires are created of blood and fire.”
― Pablo Escobar
“I can replace things, but I could never replace my wife and kids.”
― Pablo Escobar
“Sometimes I feel like God…when I order someone killed – they die the same day.”
― Pablo Escobar
“I prefer to be in the grave in Colombia than in a jail cell in the United States.”
― Pablo Escobar
“There can only be one king.”
― Pablo Escobar
“Dirty money is in all economic sectors of the country.” -Pablo Escobar
“The men of always aren’t interested in the children of never.”
― Pablo Escobar
“I’m a decent man who exports flowers.” -Pablo Escobar
“I’m sometimes accused of drug trafficking. It’s an activity that for the time being, historically, shall we say has been declared illegal. It’s illegal at the moment, but in the long run and in the future, we’re going to show that it will head toward legalization.” -Pablo Escobar
“Geniuses are always branded as crazy.” -Pablo Escobar
“Lies are necessary when the truth is too difficult to believe.” -Pablo Escobar
“To have power does not mean that one can abuse the poor.” —Pablo Escobar
“I don’t want to be good. I am going to be great.” -Pablo Escobar
“In modern business it is not the crook who is to be feared most, it is the honest man who doesn’t know what he is doing.” -Pablo Escobar
“Only those who went hungry with me and stood by me when I went through a bad time at some point in life will eat at my table.” ― Pablo Escobar
“I have always considered myself a happy man. I’ve always been happy, I’ve always been optimistic, I’ve always had faith in life because I think the most difficult times always bring something. It brings experience, and it’s the greatest thing to have in life.”
―Pablo Escobar
Why should we follow him?
The entire world knows about the criminal activities of Pablo Escobar. It is true that, in his life, he was involved in various brutal activities.
He had committed many crimes in his life. He was a drug smuggler. He used to kidnap people for the ransom. He had established a terrorist-type association.
Even he was involved with the murder. It seems that he had the experience of almost all the brutal crimes. Though he was filled with brutality and cruelty, we may also find some positive and soft sides of his character.
He was exceptional because of his unique thoughts and personalities. He was very bold in his character. We will be astonished to learn that this cruel criminal was quite popular among the mass people.
He gained popularity by donating his money to the poor people. We may also find his intense love for his family. Pablo Escobar said he could replace anything, but he never can replace his wife and his children. We can follow these positive aspects of his character.
Biography of Pablo Escobar:
Early Life:
Pablo Escobar was born in 1949 in Antioquia, Colombia. He was the son of Abel de Jesus Dari Escobar Echeverri and Hilda de Los Dolores Gaviria Berrio. He had grown up in Medellin.
He started his criminal activities in his early life. He was a student of Universidad Autonoma Latinomericana of Medellin. But he was failed to complete his graduation.
Family Life:
Pablo Escobar had a relationship with Maria Sendoya. He had a son with her. The name of his son is Phillip Witcomb, who is an author. Pablo Escober married to Maria Victoria Henao. Pablo had two sons with her.
Career Life:
Pablo Escobar started his career by stealing in his early life. He used to sell fake lotteries and cigarettes. He is also a car seller, but those were stealing cars.
We may also find him to work as a bodyguard. He kidnapped people and took ransom from them. He worked under a smuggler. Later he was involved in cocaine smuggling.
He established Medellin Cartel and became the king of Colombian Drug smuggling.
Death:
Throughout the whole life, Pablo Escobar killed many people, including police officers, journalists, politicians, and ordinary people.
He was in prison for five years. However, the death of Pablo Escobar was also a difficult one. He died in 1993 by the Colombian Police. They shot him on his head.