“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” —Thomas Jefferson, former U.S. president
The truth be told, the truth doesn’t go down well with
all. Often, people prefer to be told what they want to hear. I don’t always
take my husband’s advice but there is one piece of advice that I find valuable.
He always urges me to tell the truth. I try to remember that in my day to day
dealings. Honesty is the best policy, and that, hubby dear says, will always
hold you in good stead.
If everybody began telling the truth would it make the
world a better place. A lot of what people don’t want to hear would come out in
the open. People would be afraid and uncomfortable. Some would be happy that
the truth has finally been told. Telling the truth may get you into hot water,
but it would be the best you could do for yourself in the long run.
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” —Buddha
There are different aspects to telling the truth. Telling the truth can be awkward and difficult. You may have to be diplomatic when telling a sensitive friend that a dress or hairstyle doesn’t suit her or that you don’t care for her daily ‘good morning’ wishes. You may wish to keep the truth from a senior or a gravely ill person. This would include the truth about an event, family member, friend, or illness.
It takes courage to speak out the truth against exploitation and other misdeeds.
You may have to tell a hundred lies or more to cover one tiny lie. Consistent lying is a habit that does you no good. Keeping your word is important, but if you can’t keep your word for valid reasons, it is also important to speak the truth and tell it like it is or people begin to lose trust in you and you lose credibility.
Yes, the truth hurts but it is far better to speak the truth or know the truth and sleep easy than to spend your time inventing lie after lie.
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