“Some lies are told in order to present yourself in a more interesting or more favourable light; others are told to deceive people. Lies can hurt, but they can also save your skin. Regardless of why they are told, however, lies most often lead to regret.” TruthRegretLiesTales From The CafeBefore The Coffee Gets ColdToshikazu Kawaguchi Book:Before the Coffee Gets Cold / Tales from the Café / Before Your Memory Fades Source: Before the Coffee Gets Cold / Tales from the Café / Before Your Memory Fades
“Water flows from high places to low places. That is the nature of gravity. Emotions also seem to act according to gravity. When in the presence of someone with whom you have a bond, and to whom you have entrusted your feelings, it is hard to lie and get away with it. The truth just wants to come flowing out. This is especially the case when you are trying to hide your sadness or vulnerability. It is much easier to conceal sadness from a stranger, or from someone you don’t trust. Hirai saw Kei as a confidante with whom she could share anything. The emotional gravity was strong. Kei was able to accept anything—forgive anything—that Hirai let flow out. A single kind word from Kei could cut the cords of tension that ran through her.” TruthFriendshipKindnessTrustEmotionsVulnerabilityGravityBond Book:Before the Coffee Gets Cold Source: Before the Coffee Gets Cold
“When in the presence of someone with whom you have a bond, and to whom you have entrusted your feelings, it is hard to lie and get away with it. The truth just wants to come flowing out. This is especially the case when you are trying to hide your sadness or vulnerability. It is much easier to conceal sadness from a stranger, or from someone you don't trust.” FeelingsTruthRelationshipsFriendshipSadnessHonestyVulnerabilityThoughtfulHidingConcealment Book:Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café Source: Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café