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/^t/The idea of truth symbolises in our culture the purity and strength. It has been believed that only weak and evil ones are capable of lying and able to lie. Most of the adherents of the truth would now argue that it is fairly easy to tell a lie. A boy who has broken a window while playing football is not likely to admit that it was his fault as he is afraid of a punishment. Unless he is caught red-handed. In situations of stress and inevitable punishment people are likely to resort to lying as a way of escaping the responsibility for their bad deeds. It is a well-known belief proved by psychologists and one would find it difficult to deny it. Nevertheless there are situations in which the act of lying requires bravity and strong-mindedness. In exemplification to this point one may take all those falsely imprisoned who did not reveal the truth but used lying instead when cross-questioned. They lied in good faith since their families, friends, organisations depended on them. Though they believed in truth they used lies to protect what was precious and valuable.