Is truth more important than morality?

Is truth more important than morality?
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I strongly suggest you give an example to refine your question. As with all things, it depends on the situation. For instance, what’s the point in telling your parent on their deathbed about the time you stole from them? Sure you are being truthful, but at that exact time it’s totally inconsequential and pointless to do so.
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