I no longer tell anyone half of what I know, because if I told the whole truth there would be fear, hatred, brutality, murder, war.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Full truth can lead to violence so partial silence is used.
- In plain terms
- Hiding truth prevents violence.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes less truth protects people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to hide truth?
- Is silence better than harm?
Another view
Lying erodes trust over time.
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