“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear”
— Thomas Sowell
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, telling someone the truth can be hard, especially if it's something they don't want to hear. However, if you really want to help them, it's important to be honest because it can help them grow and improve. For example, if a friend is doing something unhealthy like smoking, telling them the truth about how bad it is for their health shows you care about their well-being. On the other hand, if you only tell people what they want to hear, like saying their smoking is fine, you are not really helping them; you might just be making things easier for yourself in that moment. Real help involves honesty, even if it's tough. It's important to think about what will truly benefit the other person in the long run, rather than just saying things that make them feel good right now.
