One last little thing: I got a bit distracted today writing something else (by hand), so take that as my excuse for not writing a full 1000 words today… And as proof that I’m not making it up, here’s my tiny piece of drivel:
“Half-truth is all lie, my friend.” And how true is that! As much as we hate to admit it, honesty is usually the best policy. … Usually. Most of the time, telling the truth causes the smallest amount of long-term damage, as painful as it may be at the time. Because really, honestly, let’s face it: the truth always comes out eventually. ALWAYS. And when it does, when it rears its … what, ugly head? I suppose the truth can be ugly… Well. Regardless of the truth-head reared, rear it shall, and then all of the lies will be revealed. What then? Tell a few more lies to try to cover up the lies already uncovered? Sure. Go ahead. But what happens when those lies are revealed? Because they will be. ALWAYS.
Even if you are trying to spare someone’s feelings, they’ll find out. They might sort of appreciate it, but lying probably isn’t going to help them much. But what about the times other than “most of the time”? What if it really is better not to be honest? Less of lie outright and more … lie by omission. Sometimes, keeping your thoughts and feelings to yourself is better than sharing them. Because sharing them would cause too many problems. “A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt to be dangerous.” … But it all comes out in the end!
[and then I ran out of space.]
Also: Meddle not in the affairs of the dragon, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!!”
