Harry TrumanI never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.
About This Quote
This is another Winston Churchill quote that illustrates the idea that honesty can be very discomforting to those around you. If you are always telling the truth, it can be hard to hear. But, if you are telling the truth, it is even more difficult for people to hear. It can be hard for people to accept the truth because they will naturally try to soften the truth up with sugar-coated lies.
This often makes them feel better about themselves and they will often accuse you of being mean. However, the only person who is mean by being honest is yourself.
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