Break Quote by Walther Funk
“But ignorance of the law is no excuse. A person is guilty even if he breaks the law unknowingly. I shall be perhaps the first of the defendants to get up on that stand and admit that I am at least partly guilty.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nuremberg Trials, 1946
Ignorance of the law is not a defense; one must accept partial guilt when laws are broken unknowingly.
In simple terms: Not knowing the law isn’t an excuse.
Key Takeaway
Own responsibility for your actions.
Themes
law
ethics
accountability
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
legal
ethical
When to use this quote
- court testimony
- corporate compliance
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
legal ignorance
moral responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals stay informed about legal obligations?
- What role should institutions play in educating citizens?
A Different Perspective
Complex laws can be obscure and hard to follow.
