Although, the truth is important, lying is needed for daily life for various reasons. In Stephanie Ericsson’s article, “The Ways We Lie,” about the different type of lies that exist in society, she states lies “lubricate the daily machinery of living.” This shows that without lies in our daily life we would not be able to have an efficient civilized life. As well, she believes that a life without lies would be harsh and harmful. In contrary, Stephen L. Carter article, “The Insufficiency of