George MacDonaldThe truth Fear tells is not much better than her lies.
About This Quote
The truth Fear tells is not much better than her lies. This quote is a response to a past event that was said in a conversation between a lady and a man. The woman was saying that she did not want to be too frank because it could hurt the other person. The man replied that the truth would not hurt.
Source: The Princess And Curdie
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