"说实话很容易，说谎话也很容易。"
— Mikhail Bulgakov
Simplified Meaning:
Speaking honestly is straightforward and doesn't require much effort because you are simply sharing what you know to be true. On the other hand, lying is also easy since anyone can make up a story or twist facts to suit their needs. For example, in a classroom situation, if a student didn't do their homework, telling the teacher the truth about forgetting to do it is simple and quick. But the student could also find it just as simple to say they left it at home or their dog ate it. Both options demand little effort. However, constantly telling lies can complicate life because you have to remember each untruth you've told, which can lead to more lies to cover up the first one. Meanwhile, being truthful builds trust and keeps relationships straightforward. So, even though both truth and lies are easy to say, the outcomes can be very different upon choosing one over the other.
