HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

1. Introduction. 2. Advantages. 3. Disadvantages  .  4. Conclusion

               1. We live in society. We have to deal with many persons daily. If we are not fair in our dealings with others, we are not trusted (faTa Ế fat ) by others. We must be honest in our dealings with others. An honest man is straightforward () and upright (fa) in speech and behaviour (der). He does not tell lies, He does not try to cheat others. He never steals anything. He does not neglect his duty.

                  2. Honesty is one of the greatest virtues (T) of man. It has an important place in human life. It is the foundation (date) of good character. An honest man is loved and respected by all. A dishonest ( man may prosper (afa Piat) in practical life but in the long run he has to suffer. As a matter of fact honesty is the best policy. Honesty must be the basic principle (facia) of life. It has several advantages (). An honest man does not cheat anybody. So, all people trust him. He may be poor, but he is loved and respected by all. He enjoys happiness and peace of mind. He follows the right path. So, he is not afraid of anybody. He is always cheerful.

               Honesty is the best policy in different walks of life. An honest businessman (व्यापारी) attracts a large number of customers (ग्राहक). So. he prospers (safa Fila ) rapidly in his business. He is trusted by other traders. He can buy other things on credit (3UR) because he is trusted by those people who know him. An honest teacher commands the respect of his pupils. An honest politician is loved and respected by the people of his country.

                  An honest man is free from cares and anxieties (a). He enjoys sound sleep at night. He does not hurt anyone. So, he endears himself to all. Thus we see that honesty is a great virtue which makes the path of life easy.

                    3. Dishonesty has many disadvantages (quai). A dishonest man is hated by all. He may prosper (3afa a a) for some time, but at last he has to suffer, He is not trusted by anybody He always tries to hide (f) his evil tricks. So, he never enjoys happiness and peace of mind. 

                       4. Honesty is the best policy: but the life of an honest man is not always a bed of roses. An honest man may have to face great hardships (कठिनाइयां) in his life. He may not prosper like the dishonest  men. He May be ridiculed by people. But he must not lose heart in the face of difficulties. In the long run he must reap the advantages of his honesty.