It's honorable to be able to admit your faults.
Lynn made a huge mistake at work which led to the company losing thousands of dollars.
Lynn wanted to tell the boss.
Lynn fessed up and told her boss she had made an honest mistake.
Lynn told the boss there was some kind of computer malfunction which caused the mistake.
The boss thanked Lynn for being honest and told her it will all be OK.
The boss knew Lynn was lying and fired her for not being honest.