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Eight Great Reasons to Tell the Truth Barbara A. Lewis 1. Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There's less chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict.  2. Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished.  3. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened.  4. You usually get into less trouble for telling the truth other than for lying (and getting caught). 5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth.  6. You don't have to tell (and remember) more lies to keep your story straight. 7. You gain a reputation for being truthful - a trait most people value. 8. Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside.  I agree with the following reasons listed. These are great reasons to remain truthful. These statements are true. By follwing these, you better your character. By following these reasons, you can become the best person you can be. No one likes to ...

''I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor'. I will tell you: Place me behind prison walls- walls of stone ever so high, every so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground- there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No, never! I'd die first.'' - Karl G. Maeser I think this quote is very noble. It speaks of good character. The quality it takes is of the ultimate trust and loyalty. Yet, I can't help but disagree at its exaggeration. Trust and loyalty can only go so far and do so much. While it is true, having those qualities and being true to your word is incredible, it can not be the only action. For example, to die out of a promise seems extreme. There are many ways to fufill a promise and be a trustworthy person. Dying should not be considered. Staying true is one thin...

'' Right is right only when entire.'' - Victor Hugo This quote is true. I agree with its message. Something can only be purely honest if it is at its whole. Only then can it be considered right. Honesty is one of the golden keys of following the right. How can something that is only half true compare to a full statement of honesty? For example, if you are speaking to someone and they ask you for a favor and you stretch the truth, it is a half lie. It does not count as being completely honest. Something that is partial does not hold the same effect at something that is complete. You or anyone else will never bring full satisfaction if you tell anything u the whole truth. Another example would be when you do something that is wrong and someone asks you for an explanation and you do not tell them the complete story. You are holding back the truth. You prevent yourself and others of upholding honesty. Right can only ever be right if it is at its full moon. Right can ne...