Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is better to face harsh reality than to live in a comfortable but false belief.
- In plain terms
- Truth is better than a lie that feels good.
- What can you take from it?
- Face reality even if it hurts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comfortable belief might you be avoiding?
- How does truth serve you better than denial?
Another view
Sometimes comforting lies protect mental health in the short term.
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