Telling the Truth

Telling the truth is the easiest and hardest thing to do – a paradox. It is easy because it is the truth, but hard because it has consequences ... at least in human society. If this is utopia, then telling the truth would not be a problem ... because everything is perfect. This remind me of a song by Savage Garden:

The Animal Song
partial lyrics
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Animals and children tell the truth, they never lie
Which one is more human
There's a thought, now you decide
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So, as human being, we learn to lie and lie well. Some may even say we are born to lie.

That is why I adapted this policy a few years ago – “to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.” Yes, I know this statement comes from the witness stand, but it is plain, simple, and to the point. If everyone adopted this policy, then there may not be a need for court rooms. And no, I’m not perfect ... but I will never stop trying to strive to better oneself. Sometimes, I will even go so far as to being blunt ... which is very risky and the consequence can be daunting. I do it willingly not to be a maverick (I really hate the feeling of being an outcast) ... I do it because it sets me free and gives me peace.

May the truth set me free.