“A truth that's told with bad intent”
— William Blake
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Sometimes, people tell the truth not to be honest or helpful but to cause harm. Imagine a student telling a teacher that a classmate cheated on a test, not because they believe it's wrong but because they dislike the classmate and want to get them in trouble. The information shared is true, but the motivation behind it is mean. This teaches us that our reasons for telling the truth are important. If we share something just to hurt someone, it's just as bad as telling a lie. To apply this in life, always check your intentions before speaking. Ask yourself if you're trying to genuinely help or just causing pain.
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