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Was it ever right to sacrifice one's truth for expedience?

“Was it ever right to sacrifice one's truth for expedience?” quote by Sue Monk Kidd
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““Was it ever right to sacrifice one's truth for expedience?””

Sue Monk Kidd

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The moral question asks if compromising personal truth for convenience is ever justified.

In simple terms: Is it ever okay to betray truth for convenience?

Key Takeaway

Weigh honesty against practicality.

Themes

ethics personal integrity decision‑making

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Career choices
  • personal relationships
  • political compromises
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

truth expedience morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you sacrificed truth for convenience?
  • What are the costs of such compromises?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term gains may cause long‑term loss of trust.

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