to all the people who scream fake news when they don't like the truth

Wer die Wahrheit nicht weiß, der ist bloß ein Dummkopf. Aber wer sie weiß und sie eine Lüge nennt, der ist ein Verbrecher.

Anyone who doesn't know the truth is just a fool. But whoever knows it and calls it a lie is a criminal.

Bertold Brecht (1898 – 1956)

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Sidewinder · 36-40, M

Honesty is a double-edged sword. While many of us have been taught that "honesty is the best policy," it can be hurtful as well. Denial is one of the most common defense mechanisms of the human mind, shielding us from the hurtful truths we are unwilling to accept in favor of a relatively less hurtful lie.