In Defense of “Little White Lies” in Our Daily Lives?

Outright lies are unacceptable, but those little white lies come in handy in so many situations that call for tact or protecting others from something upsetting. Are they OK to use?

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Erasmus, the Dutch philosopher, priest, and writer, offers an interesting perspective for those of us living in the 21st century. He expressed confidence in the potential of human beings for…