Quote by Jodi Picoult

There were lies we told to save ourselves, and then there were lies we told to rescue others. What counted more, the mistruth, or the greater good?

There were lies we told to save ourselves, and then there we

Summary

This quote explores the moral dilemma of lying and questions the conflicting motives behind it. It suggests that there are two kinds of lies: those told out of self-preservation and those told with the intention of helping others. The quote raises the ethical question of whether the importance lies in the act of lying itself or in the ultimate outcome of the lie, referred to as the "greater good." It provokes contemplation on the complex nature of truth and the intricate choices individuals face when deciding to deceive.

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By Jodi Picoult

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