Intention: 'A single lie can forever destroy your reputation, a single truth the reputation of another. Not all truths should be spoken, not all lies reviled. Intention is often more important than truth, for truth is regularly a device of choice by those of ill intent.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- How you use truth or lies matters more than the facts.
- In plain terms
- Intent behind what you say counts more than truth itself.
- What can you take from it?
- Check your reasons before speaking truth or lies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you say what you say?
- Is truth always the right choice?
Another view
Truth can still be harmful even with good intent.
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