On Being Honest, Yet With Tact...

Blog quote #1129... 
"When you shoot an arrow of truth, dip its point in honey." -Arabic proverb-     

Boy did this one slap me in the face. Anyone who knows me is aware that I like honest conversations and strongly prefer to really know the truth of what people think.  BS, half truths, and not really saying what is on your mind might be convenient immediately, but long term only leads to destruction and further problems.

With that stated, my mom used to always say "You can say anything you want to anyone, as long as you say it in a nice way."  Anyone else get much from this quote? 

That's my view...what say you?