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/^t/The lie has entered, with its dirty shoes, into every single aspect of our everyday lives, it is present in our houses, schools, and in offices. Moreover, lie has made itself comfortable in our everyday relationships. Yet, even being conscious of that shameful fact, people resort to deception, claiming that lies can serve good purposes as well as bed. That is why we do not tell our parents about failed exams, and we do not tell the best friend that she looks terrible in her new dress, because she is so happy to have it.