Riddle

I'm sometimes white, and always wrong. I can break a heart and hurt the strong. I can build love and tear it down. I can make a smile, but more often bring a frown. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Gossip
B.A secret
C.A rumor
D.I am a lie.
Hint: It's a 4-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "I".

Answer

I am a lie.

Why this is the answer

A 'white lie' is still technically wrong, and lies can both flatter (build love, cause a smile) and devastate (break hearts, cause frowns).

This riddle is filed under Love, Happy Riddles and rated Medium.