Ocupation: Author
Life: October 5, 1928 - November 19, 1974
Birthday: October 5
Death: November 19
Little lies that make people feel better are not bad, like thanking someone for a meal they made even if you hated it, or telling a sick person they look better when they don't, or someone with a hideous new hat that it's lovely. But to yourself you must tell the truth
source: Louise Fitzhugh (2009). “Harriet the Spy”, p.246, Yearling
topic: Lying, Feel Better, People, Make People Feel Better, Sick Person