I feel that the statement is generally true, i personally would rather someone be truthful with me even if its something i dont want to hear then be told strictly what they think i want to hear, lying gets you no where in the long run because eventually everything comes to light.
To Not Impressed: I agree with what you said, but sometimes a little white lie doesnt hurt anyone? Dont you agree... I mean there are certain things that dont always need to be told, especially if they hurt someone. Like for example, someone says something about you behind your back... if its really not that important and doesnt effect your health or reputation in anyway. Then I personally wouldnt want to know.
I think that in the context that Baba was saying this I would agree with this quote. Baba was teaching his son that his teachers option was a reflection of this persons character and that it is better for him to know this now then to be affected by it later. I think that in some cases it is better to lie then tell the truth.An example of this may be when a person is dying and telling them the truth would cause undue harm.
I ALWAYS want to know, but i also don't agree with ratting, or "telling on people", and if they didnt need to be told why would it be brought up in conversation? its hard to want the truth when no ones lying in the first place, silence is better then being lied to any day.
I agree with not impressed to a certain point, but I would'nt want to know everything people think of me because this may change with their mood day by day. You might forgive them for saying things but you will never forget.
But what if the truth only hurts someone, isnt it sometimes better to not tell them? For example you know someone is talking about your friend behind there back, but its really not that big of a deal or anything serious. Wouldnt it sometimes be better to just let it be, then to start drama over a few bad words against someone.
When you start a lie you have no option but to keep the lies going, if you want this to be believed as the truth. If someone discloses you as a liar no one has any reason to trust you. So no matter how hurtful or meaningless the truth may be, I think it should be said.
I do also agree with Jeff the Marm....... you can give them the option of hearing what was said and if they choose not to hear it than there is no point of saying it anyways. Their is not point of hurting someone if they didn't want to know what was said.
A lie no matter how great or miniscule is wrong and deceitful. I’m sure most would agree that hearing the truth (depending on how it is presented) is better that believing whole-heartedly that a fib is to be taken for face-value. A woman who was rushed through her morning routine on the way to an interview and smudged her concealer I’m sure would rather a stranger stop her and make her aware of this before she enters into the interview and tries to impress the potential boss with her work ethic she’d apply to the position. Meanwhile his/her attention continues to stray to the smudge that even if it’s a minor distraction when all focus is on one person that smudge now becomes a HUGE target and seems to stand out on its own; drawing the attention of anyone around.
I don't see what harm could be caused by telling someone who's on their death bed that their life will soon be ending. It may be their only chance to say their final good-byes, or relieve themselves of any guilt they've carried throughout their lives. Depending on the culture aswell no one wants to take any guilt or unspoken good-byes to the grave with them. This is in my own opinion. I think that if I were on my death bed I'd want the truth so I was well prepared to pass away and in peice knowing all I had to say had been said.
I think this statement is very true. Why would you lie. a lie always hurts more then the truth. Yeah sometimes a lie can make you feel better in the moment but why bother?. Yes sometimes there is cercumstances that a little white lie wont hurt. But for the most part, telling the truth about anything will help someone out, or a situation out more then you would think.
i agree with not impressed, lying wont get you nowhere in life, and the truth will deffently come out at somepoint and sometimes can make it more hurtful in the end. When someone tells you the truth its because they care for the most part. not because they want to hurt you.
I feel that the statement is generally true, i personally would rather someone be truthful with me even if its something i dont want to hear then be told strictly what they think i want to hear, lying gets you no where in the long run because eventually everything comes to light.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said, but sometimes a little white lie doesnt hurt anyone? Dont you agree... I mean there are certain things that dont always need to be told, especially if they hurt someone. Like for example, someone says something about you behind your back... if its really not that important and doesnt effect your health or reputation in anyway. Then I personally wouldnt want to know.
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I think that in the context that Baba was saying this I would agree with this quote. Baba was teaching his son that his teachers option was a reflection of this persons character and that it is better for him to know this now then to be affected by it later. I think that in some cases it is better to lie then tell the truth.An example of this may be when a person is dying and telling them the truth would cause undue harm.
ReplyDeleteI ALWAYS want to know, but i also don't agree with ratting, or "telling on people", and if they didnt need to be told why would it be brought up in conversation? its hard to want the truth when no ones lying in the first place, silence is better then being lied to any day.
ReplyDeleteI agree with not impressed to a certain point, but I would'nt want to know everything people think of me because this may change with their mood day by day. You might forgive them for saying things but you will never forget.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Cyndy. Thats the point I was trying to get across. Words are hurtful things, your can forgive, but you may never forget!!!
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ReplyDeletei agree with you all because the truth is better then a lie.
ReplyDeleteBut what if the truth only hurts someone, isnt it sometimes better to not tell them? For example you know someone is talking about your friend behind there back, but its really not that big of a deal or anything serious. Wouldnt it sometimes be better to just let it be, then to start drama over a few bad words against someone.
ReplyDeleteyea it might start drama but if you really have your friends back you should at least ask them if they want to know. i would want to know the truth
ReplyDeleteWhen you start a lie you have no option but to keep the lies going, if you want this to be believed as the truth. If someone discloses you as a liar no one has any reason to trust you. So no matter how hurtful or meaningless the truth may be, I think it should be said.
ReplyDeleteI do also agree with Jeff the Marm....... you can give them the option of hearing what was said and if they choose not to hear it than there is no point of saying it anyways. Their is not point of hurting someone if they didn't want to know what was said.
ReplyDeleteA lie no matter how great or miniscule is wrong and deceitful. I’m sure most would agree that hearing the truth (depending on how it is presented) is better that believing whole-heartedly that a fib is to be taken for face-value. A woman who was rushed through her morning routine on the way to an interview and smudged her concealer I’m sure would rather a stranger stop her and make her aware of this before she enters into the interview and tries to impress the potential boss with her work ethic she’d apply to the position. Meanwhile his/her attention continues to stray to the smudge that even if it’s a minor distraction when all focus is on one person that smudge now becomes a HUGE target and seems to stand out on its own; drawing the attention of anyone around.
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ReplyDeleteI don't see what harm could be caused by telling someone who's on their death bed that their life will soon be ending. It may be their only chance to say their final good-byes, or relieve themselves of any guilt they've carried throughout their lives. Depending on the culture aswell no one wants to take any guilt or unspoken good-byes to the grave with them. This is in my own opinion. I think that if I were on my death bed I'd want the truth so I was well prepared to pass away and in peice knowing all I had to say had been said.
I think this statement is very true. Why would you lie. a lie always hurts more then the truth. Yeah sometimes a lie can make you feel better in the moment but why bother?. Yes sometimes there is cercumstances that a little white lie wont hurt. But for the most part, telling the truth about anything will help someone out, or a situation out more then you would think.
ReplyDeletei agree with not impressed, lying wont get you nowhere in life, and the truth will deffently come out at somepoint and sometimes can make it more hurtful in the end. When someone tells you the truth its because they care for the most part. not because they want to hurt you.
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