Today’s post prompt on “The Daily Post at WordPress.com” was:
Is it always better to know the truth, even when it hurts?
My answer:
Kaffee: I want the truth!
Col. Jessep: [shouts] You can’t handle the truth!
If you were of movie-watching age in 1992, when you read the question above, the quote from A Few Good Men probably immediately popped into your head. [the again, maybe it’s just me…i found myself whistling the Andy Griffith theme yesterday and listening to the Nacho Libre soundtrack today…]
Anyway,
I think the answer to that question is an emotional one. I think we say we want to know the truth; but at the same time, many seek to avoid hurt, pain, guilt, …, all the baggage that often comes with knowing the truth. That is the rub. Sure it’s always better to know the truth, but we must be willing to deal with the consequences.
For me, I guess I’ve always wanted to know the truth in things – regardless of the consequences.
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