A:Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you have to lie to people who trust you?
有没有过这样的时候,你发现自己不得不向信任你的人撒谎?
B:Do you mean lying to people for their good?
你是说为了他们好才对他撒谎?
A:Yes. Is it wrong to lie to them even if it is for their good?
对。即使是为了别人好才撒谎也是不对的吗?
B:It's hard to say. I mean, how can you judge what's good for them? Maybe it is best to tell them the truth no matter what it is.
这可难说。我是说,你怎么能判定什么是对他们好的呢?无论事实如何,实言相告也许才是最好的办法。
A:But sometimes it is so hard to tell the truth.
但是有时候真话实在是太难说出口了。
B:I know. If you're sure the truth will do harm, maybe you can choose not to tell it.
我知道。如果你确信实话会造成伤害的话,也许你可以选择保持沉默。