2006-08-14 12:04:22 · 21 answers · asked by Jujeaux 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
There's a difference in not telling something and telling a lie. If the truth is something you really do not want to share, do not do so. This does not give you a license to lie... lying is never appropriate as it destroys trust despite any motive you may have had.
2006-08-14 12:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
THe truth is always worth telling
2006-08-14 19:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by lucky1 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the truth is just not worth telling when it might interfere with the physical or mental well-being of another person. Personally, I wouldn't lie unless I needed to protect myself or others I care about from physical or emotional harm.
2006-08-16 01:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Felicia Fox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When innocence is going to hurt by it perhaps. I've never liked seeing the truth be deployed as a hurtful weapon, I'd think that a good reason to refrain from employing it. My opinion only of course. Interesting question; thank you.
2006-08-14 22:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's always best to tell the truth. But there are exceptions to all rules and if I had to chooses between devastating a person or omitting the truth I would omit.
2006-08-14 19:42:05 · answer #5 · answered by stokley5000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are asked to tell the truth, then you should. Otherwise if its on a volunteer basis then it depends. If it is going to hurt or devastate, or if there is no real good reason, other than to clear YOUR mind, then I would not recommend it. There must be a true legitimate reason that is absolutely beneficial to that person for one to volunteer such a "noble" act.
2006-08-14 19:21:26 · answer #6 · answered by Robere 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When silence is a better answer.
Xan Shui,
Philosophic Philanthropist, Honest Man
2006-08-14 22:10:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the truth can hurt your personality.
2006-08-14 19:11:36 · answer #8 · answered by soullessbeingsfall 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not worth telling... when it will not change the result
2006-08-14 19:22:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When it hurts you. It may sound selfish, but that's what human nuture tells us.
2006-08-14 19:18:10 · answer #10 · answered by Said 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋