Bo BennettFor every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth
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The biggest reason you should tell the truth is that it is better to be honest than to lie. There are plenty of reasons to lie, but there are far more reasons to tell the truth. Think about it: How many times in your life have you lied? Chances are it’s a lot and the consequences for lying haven’t been good.
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