Logesh Paul’s Reviews > Lying > Status Update

Lies are the social equivalent of toxic waste — everyone is potentially harmed by their spread.

One of the greatest problems for the liar is that he must keep track of his lies.

When you tell the truth, you have nothing to keep track of. The world itself becomes your memory, and if questions arise, you can always point others back to it.

Saving our friend's disappointment and embarrassment is a great kindness. And if we have a history of being honest, our praise and encouragement will actually mean something.

Knowing that we will attempt to tell the truth, whatever the circumstances, leaves us with little to prepare for. We can simply be ourselves.

And many of us will be unable to get safely into our beds tonight without having told several lies over the course of the day.

To lie is to intentionally mislead others when they expect honest communication.