There is no honour in deceit, I fail to understand why people chose to lie and deceive others. Can they not see that eventually the lies will catch up with them? There is nothing more despicable than a deceiver, as far as I am concerned the truth must be told, regardless of how bitter, irrespective of the short term effects it may have, in the long run it is an easier route than deceiving and then having to think up other lies to cover up your initial deceit.
The mark of a true man (or woman) is the ability to be strong and honourable enough to be honest. I have friends that lie to me, more often than not, when aware of their deceit I choose not to say a word, and allow them feel like they have outsmarted me, but what ever regard i may have had for them simply evaporates. Are the deceivers truly smart? Or are they just plain stupid? Think about it.
I put up no airs and no graces, I believe that the people i am close to and most especially the woman i eventually settle with, should know the true me, warts and all. I believe, that trust is gained and there is no greater mark of greatness than for those closest to you to be able to vouch for you. I constantly come across people who chose to deceive their partners, they may be initially impressed by the front, but eventually the veneer wears away, and someone gets hurt.
Never compromise your ideals.
Monday, March 26, 2007
The Truth
"Truth is a shining goddess, always veiled, always distant, never wholly approachable, but worthy of all the devotion of which the human spirit is capable."
Betrand Russel
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Okkkkk. So what's been going on with you?? Tell aunty Noni.
Aunty Noni, I was lied to by someone dear to me.
Truth ....
A wonderful post Boorish Male
But Truth is bitter and not many can take it when you call a spade a spade.
I was very truthful and honest and that didn't help me in any way so far.
Am from the land of Mahatma...incidentally:(
People are people...we have to just move on...we cannot change another person.
Ofcourse Love is loving the person with all the good and bad...cause no one is perfect.,right?
Hope it is okay to post these comments on your blog.
:)
Just a reader.
My experiments with truth was a fav book of mine as a kid.
and if i may add a quote of Edward Murrow...Most truths are so naked that people feel sorry for them and cover them up, at least a little bit...
welcome back boorish!!!!!!!!!!
yay, good to hear from u after so long. thanks for dropping by my blog.
heh heh, these liars sha. they'r why i find it hard to trust oh.
it rily hurts to see som1's been lying and takin u for a fool all the while.its funy, the fact that its actually som1 dear to u. Well, it only shows any1 can do anythin no matter how close.
Truth vs. trust, public relations vs. spin masters, image vs. illusion, information vs.(mis)interpretation.....welcome to humanity 2.0
-Okunrin meta
@chickala - It is so damn annoying. Life is so much easier being honest..
@ anonymous - My sister from the land of Mahatma. You are welcome to post what you feel on this blog. Feel free.
mehn.. how right you are.. i find it interesting that people think that just because you ignore what they do,,, you dont see it.. Sometimes for the sake of peace, i dont verbalise all that i see. but that doesnt mean that i am not aware or that i am easily deceived.
"Never compromise your ideals."
I SECOND THAT!!!
@Ijeoma Obu Iheoma
We are definitely on the same page, simply because a person appears mild and unassuming does not mean that he or she is weak or stupid. Thanks for stopping by.
Who lied to you Boorish?
Ahh Boorish. People lie to us, sometimes we lie ourselves ... these are all things we have to experience at some point. You shouldn't let it make you bitter or cold.
What you should question is the motive for the lie. If you can understand or sympathise, then forgive. If not then... do you.
Hope you get over it.
Truth...interesting subject that. I would definitely prefer to be told the truth by my partner but aren't there times when you're better off not knowing?
I don't mean to trivialise something that's obviously a sore point for you, just wondered.
Dude,
Seriously wanna get married, we can do Vegas this weekend...
That's a good word, Boorish. Thanks for sharing it.
@anonymous
A good friend lied to me.
@Noni
I try to be understanding as there are some natural lies to tell, however if your trusted friend lies about something trivial then there is a huge problem.
@Adumadan:
I believe that we are all better off knowing the truth.
@anonymous, i have given you an answer, check out my comment on what mateth a man.
@daddy's girl
Thanks again
@ anonymous - My sister from the land of Mahatma.
************
Boorish Male!
That is so kind of you to say that
Thanks a million
:)
Just a reader
[well not anymore ...just a sister ]
@anonymous:
I have thoroughly enjoyed your contriutions to this blog. So I guess we are siblings now. :-)
Hey. Hope you're dealing ok whatever it is. :-) Have a nice ... well weekend now.
What a lovely blog.
I'm a firm believer in (gbogbo nko ti oju ba ri ko ni enu man so. Translation: Its not all the eye see, that the mouth has to say.)
It horrible to be lied to especially someone you hold is high regard. But then again we are all human and to err is human.
From your past posts i get the feeling you are quite a mature and insightful person. Don't let this hit you too hard.
I so get what you mean....whats the point of going thru so much trouble to lie about something so trivial....i think those are the ones which hurt the most.
And as for those who feel they can pull the wool over your eyes without you noticing. I feel your approach is the best as i'm a firm beliver in the yoruba saying: gbogbo nko ti oju ba ri ko ni enu ma so - its not all the eyes see, that the mouth must tell.
From your past posts you seem like quite a mature and insightful person, pls dont let this bother you too much.
Boorish Male!
Wonderful words...
Most people treat online/blog pals as faceless and nameless icons...
But you honor me by calling your sister
Loads of love
Unconditioal love
Just a reader
[sister ..]
@anonymous
Thanks for all your contributions on this blog, people such as yourself keep me comming back here to write.
:-)
Just a brother....
@Nigerian doll
I am with you on that.
"The TRUTH" most people can't handle it, honestly! have u even stopped to think that maybe the person that "lied" or "ommitted stuff" did it to protect what u both have, or maybe cos of your reaction in the past to them being truthful to you.
Think about it boorish!
Love ur blog to death!
@anonymous:
It wasn't that sort of a relationship.
hi boorish,
im a fan.. from now going on, ill visit ur blog everday
*singing, mase's song,welcome back,welcome back*
True word man,
I prefer the worst version of the truth than a beautiful lie.
because lies catch up with you and cut deep.
@omohemi benson:
This silly person sees nothing wrong with lieing, she calls it "image management". Pathetic i must say.
image management!!! lol! now, that's a new one. Wo, there's no point. There are some people who get so deep in this 'image management' rubbish and begin to believe their own ish. It's sad but it happens. Pele and don't let it get to you.
HEY BOORISH,
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? MISSED READING YOUR BLOG. ANYWAY, WELCOME BACK.
THAT IS HUMAN NATURE, PEOPLE HAVE JUST FAILED TO REALISE THAT HONESTY GIVES PEACE TO THE SOUL.
@bimbylads:
You are welcome here anytime.
@Adumadan:
I had a word with the person about it, and i am not convinced that my silly fried realises the gravity of this despicable behaviour. What a chancer.
@Beyond
I'm with you on that.
Feel you on this one.
I do think Russell used "truth" in a different context, though.
Late Columbus,
Nice blog.
@moimoi
Yep he did, but u get what I was trying to get at dont you?
Thanks for dropping by!!!
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