Cases Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“'Liar' is just as ugly a word as 'thief,' because it implies the presence of just as ugly a sin in one case as in the other. If a man lies under oath or procures the lie of another under oath, if he perjures himself or suborns perjury, he is guilty under the statute law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Roosevelt's 1905 Address on Perjury, 1905
Lying under oath is a grave moral and legal offense, equating the sin of lying with theft.
In simple terms: Lying under oath is as sinful as stealing.
Key Takeaway
Avoid perjury; uphold truth.
Themes
ethics
law
integrity
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
legal
When to use this quote
- courtroom testimony
- public office
- legal contracts
Key Concepts
morality
justice
truthfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perjury erode public trust?
- What safeguards can prevent false testimony?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems may struggle to prove intent behind false statements.
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