Lies: Why Telling the Truth Is Always Better

Sadly, but true: hardly anywhere on Earth will you find a single capable person who hasn’t lied to others—or to themselves—at least once or twice. For many, lying becomes a cure-all; for someone, it’s a favorite pastime; and people like politicians and businessmen use it as one of the tools of their profession. Sam Harris dissects the famous “immortal” sin, exposing its negative sides, and with the help of numerous examples proves to us: even the smallest lie is a weapon of terrible destructive power. Under its blows, nothing holds—authority, long-standing friendship, or strong relationships. You won’t even notice how, getting carried away by deception, you can’t do without it and lose what’s most precious: the trust of loved ones. The author teaches us not to fall for the hook of lies and convinces us that speaking the truth openly is far more beneficial—even in the most difficult situations.