Perjury Quote by Eddie Izzard
““If you commit perjury I don't care. Don't give a shit. I don't think you should because you grade murder. You have murder One. Murder Two. You realize that there can be a difference in the level of murder. So there must be a difference in the level of perjury. Perjury One is when you're saying there's no Holocaust when, you know, 10 million people have died in it, and Perjury Nine, is when you said you shagged someone and you didn't.””
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up Comedy: Eddie Izzard Live, 2005
The speaker argues that perjury varies in severity, comparing denial of historical facts to personal lies, suggesting moral gradations in falsehoods.
In simple terms: Not all lies are equal; some are more harmful than others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of your statements.
Themes
ethics
truth
morality
law
communication
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- court testimony
- public discourse
- media interviews
- personal conversations
Key Concepts
moral relativism
legal ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess the seriousness of a lie?
- When should context override literal truth?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex legal and historical truths.
