It is generally held that the teaching of virtue demands the inculcation of falsehood. In politics, we conceal the vices of eminent statesmen of our own party. In theology, we conceal the sins of Popes if we are Catholics, and the sins of Luther and Calvin if we are Protestants.
Source： Bertrand Russell: Marriage and Morals, 1929
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Politics requires maneuvering and compromise. Politicians must also be careful with their words at all times in order not to lose political influence due to a verbal misstep. However, telling lies that deceive the public is unacceptable.
Prime Minister Ishiba rose to power on the strength of his reputation for integrity, but cracks are beginning to appear in that image of "purity."
He describes himself as a devout Protestant, like President Trump, but if he believes, even slightly, that "a white lie is acceptable" for someone in the position of Prime Minister, then it would be better for him to step down before the damage spreads any further.
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Source： Bertrand Russell: Marriage and Morals, 1929
More info.：https://russell-j.com/beginner/OE16-090.HTM
* a brief comment:
Politics requires maneuvering and compromise. Politicians must also be careful with their words at all times in order not to lose political influence due to a verbal misstep. However, telling lies that deceive the public is unacceptable.
Prime Minister Ishiba rose to power on the strength of his reputation for integrity, but cracks are beginning to appear in that image of "purity."
He describes himself as a devout Protestant, like President Trump, but if he believes, even slightly, that "a white lie is acceptable" for someone in the position of Prime Minister, then it would be better for him to step down before the damage spreads any further.
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