"It's a complete lie, why do people buy these papers? It's not the truth I'm here to say. You know, don't judge a person, do not pass judgement, unless you have talked to them one on one. I don't care what the story is, do not judge them because it is a lie"
- Michael Jackson
About this Quote
In this quote, Michael Jackson is revealing his aggravation with the media and their propensity to spread incorrect information. He questions why individuals continue to purchase these newspapers that are filled with lies. He stresses that he is not here to spread lies, but rather to speak the fact. Jackson urges others to not evaluate somebody based on what they check out in the media, however rather to have an individual conversation with them. He thinks that passing judgement without truly knowing an individual is unreasonable. Jackson's message is clear: do not think whatever you read and do not evaluate others based on incorrect stories.