“He who dares not offend cannot be honest”
— Thomas Paine
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If someone is too scared to upset others, they can't really tell the truth. Imagine a friend asks you if you like their new haircut, but you don't. If you’re afraid of hurting their feelings, you might lie and say it looks great. However, by doing this, you’re not being honest. Honesty sometimes means saying things that might not be what others want to hear. It's like when a coach tells an athlete they need to train harder. It might upset the athlete, but it's the truth and helps them improve. In our lives, we should try to be truthful even if it means risking upsetting someone, because that’s how we can have genuine relationships and help each other grow.
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