Is it important that we speak the truth?

I say, yes, being a child we are encouraged to tell the truth and in return we expect our parents, and others to do the same. It is only as we grow older that we discover not everyone believes in telling the truth - some people consistently lie.

I have heard of many people blurring the edges of truth by saying “lie”. They say lie for not hurting other person’s feelings. Is it really the best way of not hurting someone? Whatever the reason, there are times when not telling the truth says more about the person telling lie.

There have been instances when I came across truth at the time when it was not shared with me by loved ones. It hurts to know that your loved ones lie in front of you, without even thinking of your feelings. They hurt you badly and as a result the trust gets wounded.

So many lies are told these days to hide the truth. Why do we really fear the truth? Are we so frightened of the truth that we will do anything rather than admit it?

Lies make me sad and upset. For me, truth has become important and I have learned so much and realized that ignoring the truth for your own selfish ends does not bring happiness.

Below is the theory of truth:


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