Quote by Albert Camus

Don't believe your friends when they ask you to be honest with them. All they really want is to be maintained in the good opinion they have of themselves.

Don't believe your friends when they ask you to be honest wi

Summary

This quote suggests that when friends ask for honesty, they are not seeking genuine feedback but instead want reassurance and validation. It implies that people are often driven by a desire to uphold their positive self-image, even if it means avoiding potentially uncomfortable truths. According to the quote, one should be cautious about fully trusting friends' intentions when they ask for honesty, as their true motive may be self-preservation rather than genuine growth or understanding.

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