Answers Quote by Harper Lee
“Never, never, never on cross-examination ask a witness a question you don't already know the answer to, was a tenet I absorbed with my baby food. Do it, and you'll often get an answer you don't want.”
About This Quote
Never ask a witness a question whose answer you don't already know; it risks unwanted revelations.
In simple terms: Avoid asking unknown answers.
Know your facts first.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- legal prep
- interrogation
- debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for unknowns?
- What safeguards can you use?
Unexpected answers can undermine your case.