Famous quote by Graham Greene

Mobile Desktop
In human relationships, kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths
Like

"In human relationships, kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths"

- Graham Greene

About this Quote

This quote by Graham Greene talks to the significance of generosity and tact in human relationships. It suggests that in some cases it is better to be kind and tell a white lie than to be extremely sincere. Compassion and lies can help to keep relationships and avoid hurt feelings, whereas the truth can be damaging and hurtful. Greene is recommending that it is better to be kind and inform a white lie than to be extremely sincere. He is highlighting the value of being considerate and understanding in our relationships with others. Kindness and lies can help to construct trust and foster strong relationships, whereas the fact can be harmful and hurtful. Greene is suggesting that it is much better to be kind and inform a white lie than to be completely truthful. He is stressing the significance of being thoughtful and understanding in our relationships with others. By being kind and telling a white lie, we can keep relationships and prevent injured sensations.

About the Author

United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Graham Greene between October 2, 1904 and April 3, 1991. He/she was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom. The author also have 37 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it bec
"Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship"
Margaret Mead, Scientist
Small: Hence my obstinate emphasis on stylistic continuity from work to work rather than specific sibling relationshi
"Hence my obstinate emphasis on stylistic continuity from work to work rather than specific sibling relationships between the individual work and other members of its stylistic 'family' in the world outside"
Brian Ferneyhough, Composer
Small: The one who loves the least, controls the relationship - Robert Anthony
"The one who loves the least, controls the relationship"
Robert Anthony, Educator
Small: I really take pride in the relationship that I have with my husband - Julie Benz
"I really take pride in the relationship that I have with my husband"
Julie Benz, Actress
Small: The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the
Erich Fromm
"The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother's side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent"
Erich Fromm, Psychologist
Small: In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious
Wangari Maathai
"In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace"
Wangari Maathai, Activist
Small: My relationship with my father is pretty non-existent - Joey Lauren Adams
"My relationship with my father is pretty non-existent"
Joey Lauren Adams, Actress
Small: I think that to a very great extent we are partners with the divine in this enterprise called history.
"I think that to a very great extent we are partners with the divine in this enterprise called history. That is an ongoing relationship, and there is absolutely no guarantee that things will automatically work out to our best advantage"
Chaim Potok, Author
Small: A person isnt who they are during the last conversation you had with them - theyre who theyve been throughout
"A person isn't who they are during the last conversation you had with them - they're who they've been throughout your whole relationship"
Rainer Maria Rilke, Poet
Small: If the relationship of father to son could really be reduced to biology, the whole earth would blaze with the
James A. Baldwin
"If the relationship of father to son could really be reduced to biology, the whole earth would blaze with the glory of fathers and sons"
James A. Baldwin, Author