Don't lie to protect my feelings. I'd rather you speak the truth with love and respect. I'll be fine!

Is it true; is it kind, or is it necessary?

Lying is easy. But it's lonely."
"What do you mean?"
"When you lie to everyone about everything, what's left? What's true?"
"Nothing," I say.
"Exactly.

Truth is like a bright full moon in a dark country sky. Powerful, bright and undeniable. Lies are like clouds that continually try to cover that moon. Sometimes they might be able to cover the moon, but only temporarily. The truth will always outshine the clouds.

The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. "One word of truth outweighs the world.

Truth is not determined by the number of people telling it or willing to admit to it.