The cover-up is always worse than the crime (倘掩饰，增一辜)

Chapter 5: Integrity & Authentic Communication (信)

DZG-117•Chapter 5: Integrity & Authentic Communication

倘掩饰，增一辜

— Tǎng Yǎn Shì, Zēng Yī Gū

Modern Translation & Meaning

"The cover-up is always worse than the crime. Lying to protect your ego only multiplies the damage and destroys your integrity."

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