As to the question whether it is right to tell an untruth in
order to save another, he feels that under no condition should we tell an
untruth but at the same time try and help the person in a more legitimate
manner. Of course it is not necessary to be too outspoken until the question is
directly put to us.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 21 December 1927 written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
II, Living the Life)
