What is a real life event where a lie did more good than harm?

The results were unanimous: Lying to help another person was consistently perceived to be good, while lying that had no effect on the other person or that actually harmed them was perceived to be wrong. read more

When I shared financial information with someone. I did not realize that the individual was mentally ill, and presented a threat to me. He spread the lie all over the place. read more

If not for this lie, the United States Navy might well have been unable to right itself before the Japanese Empire had consolidated its hold on much of the Pacific. This lie was a very, very good thing. read more