Because one lie might involve a scolding, maybe even a spanking. But the other, that lie involves human life. Mine, yours, maybe even your folks'.
11 seconds sound clip from Longstreet (1971) - I See, Said The Blind Man sitcom.
You can hear this line at 00:44:20.760 in the Blu-ray version of the TV Series.
Quote context
[...]
- You know, I think you talk and listen better because you're blind.
- Maybe.
- Rudy, if I talk now, will you listen?
- Yes.
- Tonight, Rudy, just for tonight, you've got to be a man.
- You have to tell the truth, because a lot of people are depending on you.
- I think I'm depending on you more than anyone.
[...]