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/^t/Lying is immoral and should be condemned but if it comes to covering your tracks, you make a dent in a community of which you are a part. If you lie to protect people, it is justified. Such a right mainly belongs to doctors, priests and social workers, especially if other people's lives are taken into consideration. Otherwise, every even attempt to lying should be condemned. The moderate usage of lying may be a blessing - to some extent but overusing it is certainly a curse. There are situations in which it is really better to lie than to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. On the other hand, liars ought to be aware of the fact that sooner or later all the fibs will see the light of day and it may be too late to make up for them.