Quote by Jessamyn West

I have done more harm by the falseness of trying to please than by the honesty of trying to hurt.

I have done more harm by the falseness of trying to please t

Summary

This quote suggests that the act of pretending to please others, while harboring insincerity, can often cause greater harm than being honest and potentially hurting someone's feelings. It implies that being truthful, even if it may lead to momentary discomfort, is ultimately preferable to engaging in deceitful behavior that only serves to deceive and perhaps inflict long-lasting damage.

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Truth

By Jessamyn West

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