“If to be truthful is to be cruel, then lying must surely be an act of kindness. And so, kindness is a lie.”

“I don't want other people to mention my "self". Besides if I can be changed by a few words, then that wouldn't be my "self" would it?”

“If to be truthful is to be cruel, then lying must surely be an act of kindness. And so, kindness is a lie.”