“Telling the truth and making someone cry is better than telling a lie and making someone smile”
— Amy Poehler
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Honest words, even if they hurt someone's feelings, are more valuable than comforting lies. Imagine you have a friend who isn't doing well in their job because of their poor work habits. If you pretend everything is fine just to keep them happy, they will never realize their mistake and can't improve. However, if you gently tell them the truth about their work problems, they might feel sad at first, but they have the chance to learn and grow from the feedback. This idea teaches us that honesty, though sometimes painful, is ultimately more helpful and trustworthy than making someone feel good with falsehoods. In daily life, being truthful can strengthen relationships and foster real progress for everyone involved.
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