I have always felt that honesty is not just the best policy , it actually is the easiest policy. Most of the time, things become quite simple and easy when one is being honest not only to oneself but also to the world in general. Being honest to oneself is easier than being truthful to others but is as important. A person can be honest to oneself but not to others. But he can never be true to himself without being so to others. That is why I feel it is more difficult to be honest , I mean unreservedly honest to the world is comparitively a more demanding task.

All this came to me when I read a news report about a commercial pilot who , by just telling the truth made so many people happy. A Pakistan Airline commander walked into the passenger area and apologised for the takeoff delay because, he said he was late in getting to the airport. Instead of handing out standard official explanations about technical snags, he chose to tell the plain truth and was warmly congratulated by his passengers who immediately recognised and appreciated the simple honesty of his statement. Isn't it surprising how very basic, simple actions can ease a tense situation and bring warmth and cheer to so many ?