Are you the most righteous person on the planet

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The discussion revolves around the complexities of honesty and deception in personal relationships. Participants explore the necessity of telling "white lies" to maintain harmony, such as complimenting a partner's appearance or providing positive feedback on a meal, even when the truth may be less favorable. The conversation highlights the idea that everyone lies to some extent, with some arguing that it's easier to tell the truth to avoid the complications of deception. There's a consensus that while honesty is generally preferred, there are situations where lying might prevent greater issues. The dialogue also touches on the perception of truthfulness, suggesting that a self-identified liar might be more trustworthy than someone who claims to always tell the truth. Overall, the discussion reflects on the moral implications of honesty and the pragmatic reasons behind lying in everyday interactions.
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Or do you some times have to tell a porky pie (lie) even if it is just to keep the peace: darling how do like my hair,
oh it looks gorgeous darling, when you really think it looks awful.
Or any other white lie, to your boss, GF, spouse.
 
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Tell the truth to your allies and deceive your adversaries.
And if your wife asks how the meal is that she just fixed for you - you may have a choice between more bad meals or no meals at all.
 
Would you believe a person who claimed to have never lied? I would not.

Who would you find most truthful, one who claimed to tell the truth, one who claimed to lie, or one who claimed nothing at all?
 
I would believe the one who said he was a liar.:eek:
 
I am a liar. The notorious one.
 
I am predominantly a non-liar for completely selfish and amoral reasons: it's too hard to remember and maintain deceptions over time. It's just much easier to tell the truth. On the other hand, there are always times when telling the truth creates more problems than it solves under a given circumstance.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
I am predominantly a non-liar for completely selfish and amoral reasons: it's too hard to remember and maintain deceptions over time. It's just much easier to tell the truth. On the other hand, there are always times when telling the truth creates more problems than it solves under a given circumstance.
Zooby you are as straight as a razor blade until you get nicked:biggrin:
 
zoobyshoe said:
On the other hand, there are always times when telling the truth creates more problems than it solves under a given circumstance.
I agree with this.
Depeche Mode - Policy of Truth said:
Now you're standing there tongue tied
You'd better learn your lesson well
Hide what you have to hide
And tell what you have to tell
You'll see your problems multiplied
If you continually decide
To faithfully pursue
The policy of truth
Depeche mode - Policy of Truth
 
how can I be ? I'm married ... the wife is always "right" regardless of the facts :biggrin::-p
 
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The only time I lie, is when I talk about how much I lie!
 

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