Why do we Lie?

Oops, I just told a lie. It was a little white lie but still, I lied. Why did I lie? What an interesting thought: Why? After thinking about this most complex question I came up with a variety of reasons why people find justification in lying. Be mindful that most of my thoughts stem from books or articles I have read about the not so honest people living in society. I know someone who has …showed first 75 words of 738 total…

…showed last 75 words of 738 total…even to himself. For example, a killer won't confess because he just can't believe he could have done it. Delving into the question of: Why people lie?” is difficult to generalize because I feel the reasons that tempt us to lie are unique and personal. I do however feel that the basis for all lies is to benefit us individually because once again, no one intentionally lies to hurt him or herself, only to benefit.