But it is up to us as individuals to separate what we want to hear from the truth because as a demonstration King Lear listened to the flattering words of Goneril and Regan which led him down the path of betrayal and once that he finally realized the mistake he had made, it was too late. If King Lear had listened to what Cordelia or even Kent could have prevented all the pain and heartache. No matter how harsh or true something may be present, it is best to listen and not be blinded by lies. It is better to stick to the bad you know than the good you don't know