Can do Quote by Thornton Wilder
“I am my own judge of what truths I shall tell. The truth can do just as much harm as a lie.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Our Town by Thornton Wilder, 1938
Self‑judgment determines which truths we share; truth can be as harmful as deception.
In simple terms: We choose truths; truth can hurt.
Key Takeaway
We wisely, weigh impact.
Themes
truth
self‑judgment
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
dramatic
ethical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- communication
- integrity
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
responsibility
consequence
Questions to Reflect On
- When is truth more harmful than a lie?
- How to balance honesty with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Truth isn’t always benign; context matters.
![“[Eugene Smith] was always writing these diatribes about truth, and how he wanted to tell the truth, the truth, the truth. It was a real rebel position. It was kind of like a teenager's position: why can't things be like they should be? Why can't I do what I want? I latched on to that philosophy…” quote by Larry Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e56/larry-clark-25877_hey_eugene-smith-was-always-writing-these-di_31228.jpg)
