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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

  • political conflict
  • family dynamics

Putting it to work

  • weigh truth against safety
  • protect others from harsh facts

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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