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/^t/The idea of truth is not new in our contemporary world. Yet it has not been until recently that this very notion gained so much appreciation and became the crucial point for many people. For most of common citizens lying is immoral and for the sake of the pure morality it should always be condemned. Nevertheless there is yet another side of this story. Virtually all the people are sensitive to the truth which on some occasions may hurt. As far as morality is concerned, the same morality that condemned lying, it would seem unfair to hurt people, even by means of words. Therefore, not only is lying morally justifiable but also in many cases it appears to be the only possible alternative to deal with matters.