--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think if you don't say something it's…" description: "\"I think if you don't say something it's lying by omission. I personally think it's immoral.\" — Viggo Mortensen" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/daf/viggo-mortensen-1554_goals_i-think-if-you-don-t-say-something-it-s_1033637.jpg" --- # I think if you don't say something it's lying by omission… ![“I think if you don't say something it's lying by omission. I personally think it's immoral.” quote by Viggo Mortensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/daf/viggo-mortensen-1554_goals_i-think-if-you-don-t-say-something-it-s_1033637.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/daf/viggo-mortensen-1554_goals_i-think-if-you-don-t-say-something-it-s_1033637.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/daf/viggo-mortensen-1554_goals_i-think-if-you-don-t-say-something-it-s_1033637.jpg) > “I think if you don't say something it's lying by omission. I personally think it's immoral.” [Viggo Mortensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/viggo-mortensen/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Silence about known truths is a moral failing, equating omission with lying. **In simple terms:** Not speaking is lying. Key Takeaway Speak up when you know. Themes ethics communication integrity Mood serious principled Type ethical philosophical When to use this quote - family discussions - public debates - workplace meetings Key Concepts morality truthfulness Questions to Reflect On - When is silence justified? - What are the consequences of speaking out? 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