"We need the courage to START and CONTINUE what we should do, and the courage to STOP what we shouldn't do."- Richard L. Evans
I believe this statement is true. If something is right we should work our hardest and continue to do the right thing. If something is wrong we should realize it's wrong and stop. One example of stopping when something is wrong is cheating on a test. It is better to just answer the questions you know instead of risking someone else failing the test. An example of doing the right thing is helping someone out that is injured (ex. someone that is on cruches.)
Eight great Reasons to Tell the Truth- Barbara A. Lewis Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There's a less chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened You usually get into less trouble for telling the truth other than for lying (and getting caught) Other people trust you more when you tell the truth You don't have to tell (and remember) more lies to keep your story straight You gain a reputation for being truthful- a trait most people value Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside I agree with Barbara's eight reasons. As soon as you tell one lie there can be many consequences. There might not only be consequences for you, but also possibly for others. When someone has discovered that there is a lie they try to figure out w...
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