Seriously, what is truth? I wonder if there is any universal definition of it. I guess the simplest way would be to say opposite of lie, but there are many ways of "not lying". Not saying something cannot be considered as lying, but it definitively counts as hiding the truth.
If we look it up on Urban Dictionary we can find a definition like this:
"Something which would probably upset a great many of people if it were known and made public."
So, is truth good or bad? Well, it is both.
We usually connect the idea of truth with relationships. If we were to ask people what they are looking for in a partner, at the top of almost everyone's list would be fidelity, respect and honesty. In one word, truth. We humans are vulnerable, and being lied to is an aspect of being hurt.
But not every lie is a bad lie. Let's consider white lies - your friend is thrilled about the new dress she bought for a date with her new boyfriend, but she just looks to chubby in it. You look at her enthusiastic face expression and you reply: "Yes, you look beautiful in it."
Of course, not to forget "no, you are not fat" and "I love your new hairstyle".
Is it truth? No. Does it hurt? No. As long as it is for a good deed, nobody will judge it.
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