Choose the statement that best exemplifies character ethics.

a$.)$

Telling the truth is always necessary because if everybody lied the world would be a terrible place.

b$.)$

Telling the truth is not always necessary; for example a person may lie to protect someone's feelings.

c$.)$

Telling the truth helps a person develop trust with others, and those relationships are a kind of wealth.

d$.)$

Telling the truth is always necessary because telling little lies leads a person to telling big lies.