Truth has its own power. Indeed, this power is not only unique, but everyone needs to use it to further their own objectives, whatever they may be. This is a seemingly contradictory statement and may need some explanation.
The nature of truth is such that even when a lie is spoken, it needs to be camouflaged as ‘truth.’ A lie is as sellable as its pretense to be paraded as truth. Nor is this all; those who deal with irregularities and inaccuracies are able to do so only so far as they can put on the garb of the truth.
Hence, it is the truth that has its own range and effectiveness, which is the cornerstone of all human relationships. Besides this, of course, truth is truth, and one should always attempt to speak the truth.
That having been said, it needs to be realized that truthfulness is a cornerstone of a civilized society. A civil society is built on integrity, and that integrity, however faithfully it is observed, becomes a cornerstone of the society’s characteristics. This gradually expands in scope, and its depth becomes a hallmark of...
