Always tell the truth

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 lying (and getting caught).
5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth.
6. You don’t have to tell (or 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.

                                                                                  -Barbara A. Lewis

This quote does something very simple. It tells you the eight reasons why you should always tell the truth. All of these eight things are beneficial towards you. If you lie then you would be on the other end of the spectrum, and the opposite of all this will happen to you. That is why you must always tell the truth and be a ctr person. Not only do you save yourself from being hurt but those around you are also saved from the pain that comes with not telling the truth. This will also make you a more likeable person overall because everyone will trust you. Sometimes not telling the truth leads to more severe punishment, but if you tell the truth you might not even get into trouble. That is why you must always tell the truth and be a ctr person. This will keep you away from trouble.