# LiveMint quote: Better hurt by truth than comforted by a lie 2026-08-16T18:11:34+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet LiveMint's quote of the day features a line from Khaled Hosseini's novel The Kite Runner: 'But better to get hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie.' The quote is spoken by the narrator Amir about his childhood friend Hassan, reflecting on Hassan's unwavering honesty and loyalty. LiveMint explains that the quote highlights the choice between temporary comfort and enduring reality. The truth, though painful, is rooted in reality and allows for growth and healing, while a lie offers short-term comfort that collapses when uncovered. The outlet applies the quote to modern life, including social media echo chambers, deepfakes, toxic positivity, and ghosting in dating. It warns that prioritising comfort over reality leaves individuals and society unable to navigate the real world. ## Coverage - livemint.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Khaled Hosseini, Livemint, The Kite Runner Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/livemint-quote-better-hurt-by-truth-than-comforted-by-a-lie/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/livemint-quote-better-hurt-by-truth-than-comforted-by-a-lie/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/