On Being Tactfully Truthful

A person achieves goodness, contributing to the wellness of self and society only by seeing, speaking and engaging with truths. An excruciating process it is, and generally people avoid it. The fact is that truths horrify and lies entice. Being truthful is inviting enemies; living lies is cosying with amiable people. Despite everything, truthfulness is the sole source of self-contentment and social advancement. Science is nothing but a methodical pursuit of truths. But, there is a word of caution: truthfulness without tactfulness may be dangerous. Bruno spoke of the most shining truth; he was tried, tortured and put to death.

Niraj Kumar Jha