Tell all the truth but tell it slant (1263 Emily Dickinson)
Tell all the truth but tell it slant---
Success in Circuit Lies
Too bright for our firm Delight
The Truth's superb surprise
As Lightning to the Children eased
With explanation Kind
The Truth must dazzle gradually
Or every man be blind.
Addendum: "Always tell the truth. That way you won't have to remember what you said."
