I grew up with this believe that " honesty is still the best policy".
The truth is one thing for which there is no known substitute. There is no replacement for honesty which certainly implies that there is no valid excuse for dishonesty.
Most people will say "IT'S JUST A WHITE LIE" well nothing shows dirt like a white lie because it's (white). White lie leave black mark on your reputation. Oh! Pls lets take White lies seriously okay? You can't stretch the truth without making your story look certainly thin, and when you stretch, it snaps right back at you ( you can't resist that) watch out.
It may seems that a lie has taken care of the present (yes present) but trust me it has NO future. And you also know that a shady person never produces a bright life. Protect your integrity with alot of jealousy.
Most times I ask myself, why should I be hired instead of someone else? Or why should people do business with me instead of other competitors? I got my answer from Frank outlaw;
Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch character; it becomes your destiny.
A liar will not be believed even if he tells the truth. An honest person says his ideas to fit the truth and yes a dishonest person alters the truth to fit his ideas.
There is no degrees of honesty. The only way to be clean is to be a truthful person.
Always remember that the quality of life will be in direct proportion to your commitment to excellence , regardless of what you choose to do.