Hans Christian Andersen (The Emperor's New Clothes)

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author best known for his fairy tales, including "The Emperor's New Clothes." The story depicts an emperor who is tricked by two tailors claiming to make him magnificent clothes that are invisible to those who are unfit for their positions or stupid. In reality, the emperor is wearing nothing, but everyone pretends to admire the "clothes" out of fear of appearing foolish. Finally, a child innocence reveals the truth. The tale highlights themes of honesty, perception, and social pressure, illustrating how people sometimes avoid speaking the truth to protect their social standing.