"It is better to tell the truth and face the punishment, than to lie and face the consequences."

Ethics, Truth, Punishment, Lying, Consequence

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"It is better to tell the truth and face the punishment, than to lie and face the consequences."

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"We are all flawed and creatures of our times. Is it fair to judge us by the unknown standards of the future?"

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"And no one rose to ask the question: Good?-by what standard?John Galt."

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"Ethics are the things that say, 'Don't stick your finger in the socket.' The world says, 'It's okay because we've shut off the electricity.' And at the point that we've chosen to listen to the world and ignore our ethics, we say, 'I'm having a really hard time getting back up."

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"He that resolves to deal with none but honest men must leave off dealing."

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"When we constantly ask for miracles, we're unraveling the fabric of the world. A world of continuous miracles would not be a world, it would be a cartoon."

Doug Coupland, Canadian Author

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"Do not treat others as you would not like to be treated' frees one from hypocrisy. 'Treat others as you would like to be treated' enslaves one with insincerity."

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"Being good is commendable, but only when it is combined with doing good is it useful."

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"Confidence, is like a belt worn around the waist. Wear it too tight, you come off cocky and arrogant, wear it too loose, you come off timid and a walk over, but wear it fit and snug, it will uphold you in every step of the way."

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"You will be remembered more for your bangs in life, than the bling."

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"People usually will remember people most, for the stupid things they did, than the impressionable ones. This somehow strangely, makes them feel better."

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"A cynical modification of letting go doesn't bring forgiveness, it's when, once you forgive, will you be able to let go."

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"Anger can kill, even a feather gently blowing in the wind."

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"Depression, is like trying to find a light switch in pitch darkness. Defeating it takes much assistance and resource. First, it's letting in loved ones that are reaching out, when light will begin to shine."

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