I think if everybody would told the truth, there would be a world war or some like this, because of all the small and big secrets we all have. Maybe not a world war but much arguments with family or friends or other persons.
“People often claim to hunger for truth, but seldom like the taste when it's served up.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings
Good evening Diogene ! How are you ? You re absolutely right as always and my father would have added that we have to take care to the thruth which is brought to us on a silver or gold plate specially when it comes from professionnal politicians !
And what I noticed - some people are shocked, when instead of being nice, but telling false opinion, Im just honest, but polite, and it hits them like something... Refreshing? They also seems to feel more open to share something again after that.
Just imagine the society pursuing the truth, not "lets make everyone feeling nice and comfortable, and don't hurt their feeling!".