In many industries and fields, speaking the truth isn't well-received because lies align with the beliefs of the masses and serve the interests of those in power.
Being truthful comes with suffer and hatred by people, but that doesn't mean that you will be killed because we need truthful and honest people to make the world a better place. It's good that we don't become liars because we are scared of what people would say or do to us. If not we will become cowards. The wicked people hates the truth.
Regardless of what people will take you for,being truthful will not just make you feel good but it will also help you to be different from the people who hate the truth and are against people who are truthful. The world is ready to kill truthful people because of the evils they hide and they become angry when they see anyone speaking out about what they have done but then it is important we also stand out against evil people and be vigilant not to be killed in speaking out against evil. The truth is the greatest weapon against oppressors.