There is this popular saying, "only the truth can set you free". But now the truth you told can even cause you your life. We are living in a society now that you dignity, sinserity and truthfulness does not count, cause people worship money more than anything. The masses wouldn't be going through this hash economy if our leader has be telling us the truth because they know that no body can challenge them. Thus, the society value lie more than the truth because of money.
It is not "popular saying" it is Law. You will either choose to believe the truth or a lie and then act accordingly.
John 8:31-36 King James Bible:
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him,
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. And remember folks it is always IF. This thing is conditional.