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"Black truths are truths you use to hurt other people with. Technically in the moment the statement is factual, but the context belies it. Where as a white lie, well it's a little lie but you're trying to support a larger truth. White lies aren't optimal, it's better not to lie, but sometimes the best you can manage is a white lie."

- Quote by Jordan Peterson

Date: Feb 07, 2018

Quote taken from Jocko Podcast 112 w/ Jordan Peterson - Life is Hard. 12 Rules for Life. at 1:07:56.


"Black truths are truths you use to hurt other people with. Technically in the moment the statement is factual, but the context belies it. Where as a white lie, well it's a little lie but you're trying to support a larger truth. White lies aren't optimal, it's better not to lie, but sometimes the best you can manage is a white lie."

- Quote by Jordan Peterson

Date: Feb 07, 2018

Quote taken from Jocko Podcast 112 w/ Jordan Peterson - Life is Hard. 12 Rules for Life. at 1:07:56.


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