"Facing reality is in a person's self-interest, even when certain aspects of reality are threatening, because it allows him to proceed rationally - realistically - and thus with the chance of overcoming threats and achieving happiness. The case for honesty is completely egoistic. Whatever effects for others may result from a person's honesty, a person should be honest because his happiness depends on it."
- Ayn Rand's Normative Ethics, By Tara Smith pg 105