_{“the problem with deceit does not lie within how harsh it is… truth may hurt but at least you are proving yourself to be more trustworthy in the end.” even if people thought you were a lunatic until the truth was proven to them.}

    _{“the truth always hurts,” he said. “it doesn’t matter if it’s needed or otherwise. eventually, you learn that lies – while they do hurt – are much easier to put out on the table.” a shrug. “if you don’t get caught in them.” if you did? that made things more complicated, but truth be told? it was worth it either way.}