The reason why this saying exists is because we’ve been set in our ways that the truth, which more than likely goes against our current beliefs, disturbs us.
Even more so if the truth highlights a flaw, defect or negative outcome.
We feel disappointment, sadness or anger as a result.
Being told we have bad breath hurts.
Being told we’re not attractive hurts.
Being told our work is not up to standard hurts.
The further the truth is from your current beliefs, the more likely it will hurt.
But a lot of times, it’s better to know the truth than to continue believing in a lie.
Only then can we improve and be better.
“The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.”
– Lao Tzu