In Roman mythology, Jove was god of the skies, a King of the gods with a tireless passion for overseeing human activity on earth. It was Jove’s reputation for omniscience and honest, benign practice that led to his name being sworn by in Court- giving us the well-known phrase “By Jove.”
Monday, October 11, 2010
Honesty, truth, and when to shut up
Honesty and truth are universally considered as good things and necessary character traits. But today I started thinking:
-Is there such a thing as being too honest?
-Should we always "tell the truth, the WHOLE the truth, and NOTHING but the truth, so help us God"?
Aren't there lots of instances when we should just shut the heck up?
And if so, how can we tell the difference? Sure, common sense helps in most circumstances, but what about those complicated situations that involve other people's feelings? Should we always tell the truth, even if it's something that will hurt someone? Are we going to get shot for being the messenger?
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communication,
complicated,
friendship,
Honesty,
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