Quote by Oscar Wilde

I have said to you to speak the truth is a painful thing. To be forced to tell lies is much worse.

I have said to you to speak the truth is a painful thing. To

Summary

This quote emphasizes the burden and discomfort associated with both speaking the truth and being compelled to lie. It suggests that while telling the truth can be difficult and might lead to unfavorable consequences, being forced to tell lies is a graver affliction. The quote implies that the act of lying goes against one's principles and internal moral compass, causing greater distress and internal conflict than the hardships that come with bearing the truth.

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