“The cruelest lies are often told in silence”
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, not saying anything can hurt just as much as telling a lie outright. Imagine a friend asks if you’re okay and you remain silent, even though you're upset. They might think you don't trust them or care about them enough to share. In history, there are times when people didn't speak up against wrongdoing, and their silence caused as much harm as doing the bad thing themselves. For example, if someone sees bullying and chooses to stay silent, the victim may feel alone and abandoned. In our everyday lives, it's important to speak up when something is wrong or when someone needs our support. Staying silent can make things worse and can hurt people deeply. So, always try to communicate honestly rather than letting silence cause misunderstandings and pain.
