Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friendship is valued, but truth is valued even more.
- In plain terms
- Loyalty is good, but truth is better.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize truth over loyalty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Would you tell a painful truth to a friend?
- Is honesty always the best policy?
Another view
Being too blunt in the name of truth can damage relationships.
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