An excuse is worse than a lie because it is a lie guarded
An excuse is an apology tendered with a view to lessening blame put on someone for not doing a duty or fulfilling an obligation. When a student comes to the class without preparing his lessons or neglecting a task previously assigned he begs excuse before the teacher. If a person fails to attend a marriage festival of a friend or relation he offers excuses for not being able to attend. When we have agreed to do something and have not done it we offer excuses. In offering excuses we cite some real or fake reasons for our carelessness. An excuse is a form of the lie but it is worse than a plain and simple lie. It presupposes a commitment that is not fulfilled due to negligence. On the other hand, a lie does not imply a commitment. An excuse is a lie guarded or coloured. It betrays one's dishonesty and insincerity. So it is worse than a lie.
An excuse is an apology tendered with a view to lessening blame put on someone for not doing a duty or fulfilling an obligation. When a student comes to the class without preparing his lessons or neglecting a task previously assigned he begs excuse before the teacher. If a person fails to attend a marriage festival of a friend or relation he offers excuses for not being able to attend. When we have agreed to do something and have not done it we offer excuses. In offering excuses we cite some real or fake reasons for our carelessness. An excuse is a form of the lie but it is worse than a plain and simple lie. It presupposes a commitment that is not fulfilled due to negligence. On the other hand, a lie does not imply a commitment. An excuse is a lie guarded or coloured. It betrays one's dishonesty and insincerity. So it is worse than a lie.