So you're always honest,"I said."Aren't you?""No,"I told him. "I'm not.""Well, that's good to know, I guess.""I'm not saying I'm a liar,"I told him. He raised his eyebrows. "That's not how I meant it, anyways.""How'd you mean it, then?""I just...I don't always say what I feel.""Why not?""Because the truth sometimes hurts,"I said."Yeah,"he said. "So do lies, though.

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In this dialogue, two people are discussing the concept of honesty. One person asks the other if they always tell the truth and the other admits that they do not. The first person then asks why, to which the second person responds that it is because sometimes the truth can be hurtful. The first person then acknowledges that lies can also be hurtful. This conversation highlights that even though it is important to be honest, there are some times when it is better to be selective and sparing with the truth.