Lies Quote by Maria Semple
““I know it's a lot. But she can handle it. I'd rather ruin her with the truth than ruin her with lies.””
About This Quote
Truth can be harsh but is preferable to deception; honesty preserves integrity despite pain.
In simple terms: Truth is painful but better than lies.
Key Takeaway
Choose honesty over comforting falsehoods.
Themes
truth
integrity
honesty
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- parenting
- conflict resolution
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to with?
- How do you handle the fallout of truth?
A Different Perspective
Truth may cause immediate hurt, risking relationships.
![“See that the mind is honest, first; the rest may follow or not as God wills. [That] the fundamental treason to the mind ... is the one fundamental treason which the scholar's mind must not allow is the bond uniting all the Oxford people in the last resort.” quote by Dorothy L. Sayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c74/dorothy-l-sayers-738_academia_see-that-the-mind-is-honest-first-the-re_16293.jpg)
