Better to have False Hope, or Better to have a truthful outlook?
344937
Tough one....Hope really means confident expectation, which implies the idea that you have motivation to change, improve, and make the most of life.  A truthful outlook kind of says, "This is the way it is and always will be."  It seems kind of pessimistic.  \n\nI would take the "false" out of false hope and say "realistic" rather than "truthful."  That way you still enable yourself to reach your potential.  Heck, if we all did that, our country would run pretty well, and we wouldn't need therapists!
728175
JUST TRY TELLING THE TRUTH
495751
Cud be true to some extent partially or fully. But in anycase everywhere such things happen. It doesnot matter who said but doest it matter to us in reality or is it reflects something in real sense to our real life. Answer to this matters the truth of the story.
93315
It is best to tell the truth.  Not telling the truth can lead to a cascade of lies as you try to cover up your tracks.  While there may be a punishment in the short term, in the long run, you will have a lot more trust and leeway than if someone found out that what you said before was a lie.  They will be left wondering about everything you said and you will be unable to convince them even if you are telling the truth.
94953
Admit that you might be wrong
473793
truth is the answer.Honesty is always the best policy. we are people and some times we have to go thru a learning process and by it we learn what it is we really want and along the way to that discovery we may not understand, so sometimes we may have to give a explanation but let it be real.
252380
It seems to be in our nature to accept the negative as well as the "more interesting" story.  Usually the truth is duller, and therefore, not as much fun to believe.\n\nI don't particularly like this quality, so I've tried for years to wait for all the details before believing or having an opinion on an issue.  Yet I am still guilty of this at times, especially when the story first starts.
1062465
I can't imagine being happy swimming in delusions.  I've always thought knowing the truth was best, even if it's something you don't want to know.  You can't change reality if you don't know what it is.  That is, it is best to accept what is real and make  changes to it, so the world improves.  Too, if others are living lies (delusions), I like having a grasp on reality...  I just like living in the real world, no matter how desperately it needs changes!\n\nPeace.
900979
Honesty and the truth are not always the same thing.
31088
The "truth" is very subjective and usually a lot more complicated than the media pundits and headline readers would lead you to believe.  Print media in general does a better job of being thorough.  Your best bet is to get your news from multiple sources and critically evaluate as best you can what you are being told and by whom.
707442
Let's hope not as bad as you think/hope.
205831
What is wrong today could be viewed as right tomorrow.  Taking an unpopular side in issues takes courage.  Many a scientist took the unpopular side on issues and were laughed at, only to discover later that the one laughed at was the right one.  Go with your gut feeling.  Peace.
229512
Yes, especially if the rumours/lies are negative
420855
Always tell the truth. The truth shall set you free. Honesty is the best. People that lies will get cought sooner or later. They only get by with it for a while.
112975
Our expectations are something that come from 100 percent logical values. to expect something is to realize that it will happen; and therefor to bank on it. To hope for something, however, simply means that you may rely on it happening, and genuinely believe that it will, but that from an exterior perspective, it isn't good to rely on it.
885351
I don't think so...false compliments are lies! How can one improve if they are fooled into believing everything is okay??! i would go with honesty...it's still the best policy!!
457254
Doesn't sound very hopeful...