Can you give some examples to illustrate that 'honesty is the best policy' in English stories?

Well, in the world of politics, there are often situations. Take diplomatic negotiations. A country might not be completely honest about its real bottom - line in the beginning. If they were, the other side could take advantage of that and push for more extreme demands. By being a bit 'cagey' or not fully honest at first, they can better protect their national interests and ultimately reach a more balanced deal. This shows that honesty may not always be the best policy in such complex international relations.

Once there was a little boy named Tom. He found a wallet on the street with a lot of money in it. His family was not rich, and they could use the money. But Tom knew he should be honest. He took the wallet to the police station. The owner was very grateful when he got his wallet back. Later, the owner learned that Tom's family was in need, and he helped Tom's family. If Tom had not been honest, he would not have got this help. So, honesty is really the best policy.

Sure. Once there was a young boy named Tom. He found a wallet on the street with a lot of money in it. His family was not rich, and they could really use that money. But Tom knew that honesty was the best policy. So he took the wallet to the police station. The owner of the wallet was an old lady. She was so grateful when she got her wallet back. She rewarded Tom not with money but with a warm hug and told his story to the local newspaper. Tom became well - known in the town for his honesty. From then on, more people trusted him and he made many good friends. His honesty also influenced those around him, and people in the town started to be more honest.

There was a girl called Lily. She accidentally broke her mother's favorite vase while playing. She was very scared at first because she knew her mother loved that vase a great deal. But then she remembered that honesty was the best. So she told her mother the truth right away. Instead of getting angry, her mother praised her for being honest. She said that the vase could be replaced, but honesty was priceless. This short story clearly shows how honesty is the best policy.

Sure. In the story, a boy broke his mother's favorite vase. Instead of lying about it, he told the truth. His mother was angry at first but then praised him for his honesty.

Another lesson is that dishonesty can backfire. As seen in the fable of the fox and the crow. The fox lied to the crow to get the cheese. But if the crow had been more aware and honest about the fox's flattery, it wouldn't have lost its cheese. So, honesty helps us avoid being deceived and deceiving others.

A girl named Amy broke her mother's favorite vase while playing. She was very scared at first. But then she remembered that honesty is the best policy. So she told her mother the truth. Her mother was angry at first but then praised Amy for her honesty. If Amy had lied, the situation might have been worse when her mother finally found out. So being honest is always a good choice.

In a business negotiation, if you honestly disclose all your bottom - line figures and limitations right away, the other party may take advantage of that. You need to be strategic and hold back some information. This shows that in a competitive business world, honesty all the time may not lead to the best outcome.

Sure. One example is the story of Malala Yousafzai. She was a young girl in Pakistan who simply wanted an education, but she faced extreme opposition from the Taliban. Despite being shot in the head, she survived and became a global advocate for girls' education. Her life story is one of incredible courage and determination. Another example could be Steve Jobs. He was fired from his own company, Apple, but then made a comeback and revolutionized the tech industry again. These real - life stories are far more inspiring than most fictional ones.

Well, here's one. A student accidentally saw the test answers before the exam. During the exam, he was tempted to use them but he knew honesty was important. So, he told the teacher what had happened. The teacher was impressed by his honesty. Instead of punishing him, the teacher gave him extra study materials to help him improve. Honesty in this case led to a positive outcome for the student.