It is always the best policy to speak the truth, unless, of course, you are an exceptionally good liar.

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"I can see the humorous side of things and enjoy the fun when it comes; but look where I will, there seems to me always more sadness than joy in life."

- Jerome K. Jerome

Awareness

"It is in our faults and failings, not in our virtues, that we touch each other, and find sympathy. It is in our follies that we are one."

- Jerome K. Jerome

Compassion

"I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours."

- Jerome K. Jerome

Motivation

"Memory is a rare ghost-raiser. Like a haunted house, its walls are ever echoing to unseen feet."

- Jerome K. Jerome

Reflection

"There is no more thrilling sensation I know of than sailing. It comes as near to flying as man has got to yet – except in dreams."

- Jerome K. Jerome

Joy

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"Hurt me with the truth. But never comfort me with a lie."

- Erza Scarlet

Honesty

"If you keep on hiding your true feelings, who is going to be happy? If you are sad, you should say it out loud!"

- Haruhi Fujioka

Honesty

"A romantic relationship requires honesty between a couple."

- Tzipi Livni

Honesty

"Always admit when you’re wrong. You’ll save thousands in therapy… and a few friendships too."

- Harvey Fierstein

Honesty

"A sister is a friend you don’t have to avoid the truth with."

- Michelle Malm

Honesty