Student Success Statement

Eight Reasons to Tell the Truth

1. Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There's less chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict.

2. Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished.       

3. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened. 

4. You usually get into less trouble from telling the truth other than for lying (and getting caught).

5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth.

6. You don't have to tell (and remember) more lies to keep your story straight.

7. You gain reputation for being truthful - a trait most people value.

8. Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside.

Barbara A. Lewis

Reflection: Tell the truth to make life easier for yourself and also to keep yourself sane and mentally stable.