That extraordinary incredible Sci Fi novel, The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber, came to my mind this morning for no particular reason and especially the observation on p.59 ..in human relations kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths.
I thought  of the  wonderful little, but big, story of Spit Nolan by Bill Naughton at the same time  and the generosity of a white lie.
The whole issue of truth, lies, false news, morality engulfs our world right now.

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