The trait of honesty wears heavy upon those who have been tasked to maintain it. Honesty is an ugly business sometimes. It’s not for those who wish to make a living on a get rich quick scheme selling snake oil to grannies. It’s not for those who can’t tell a close friend when they are being really rotten. It’s especially not for those assigned to guard the door to protect the secret of a surprise party. Honesty takes strength, wisdom, and a bit of bravery to dive in and take the heat for the sanctity of preserving truth. A blanket affirmation of honesty encompasses a character exhibiting far more exemplary traits beyond it.
Honesty is rough,
But honesty is a necessity.
It can burn to say what needs to be said…
…But facing the heat of ugliness head-on is the best way to endure a harsh truth.
- vest