Question

Dishonesty never pays in the long run.

Answer 1

Dishonesty never pays in the long run.

"Honesty is the best policy" and "dishonesty is the biggest debt". Honesty or being truthful is a valuable quality as once people are deceived by you, they will not trust you again. You may be dishonest and gain a few things, but this will only benefit you in the short run. As people realize that you are untruthful or dishonest they will not trust you again and they will ensure that no one else makes the same mistake as them. Thus, in the long run, you will not only lose what you have but also what you could have gained. Truthfulness goes a long way. On the other hand, if people believe that truthfulness is your strong virtue they will go out of their way to be with you and get others to join you. Thus, the benefits of truthfulness may begin with a few small ones, but eventually it will pay off very well. Dishonesty may give you large benefits soon, but eventually it will pay off very well. Dishonesty may give you large benefits soon, but when it stops paying out, you will be left with nothing but a guilt-filled conscience to deal with.