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“I want to know who she was. I want to know why she disappeared. I want to know why no one can find her body if she’s dead. I want to know everything.” “Are you sure? Because you can get up, walk out of here, and make up any reason you want. Any reason that would help you sleep at night. But if I…” quote by Kori Bates
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““I want to know who she was. I want to know why she disappeared. I want to know why no one can find her body if she’s dead. I want to know everything.” “Are you sure? Because you can get up, walk out of here, and make up any reason you want. Any reason that would help you sleep at night. But if I tell you the truth, you can’t go back. You can’t not know.” “Ian, tell me. It’s been a year since my whole life imploded and made sense. So, yes, I’m sure.””

Kori Bates

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A desperate search for truth leads to dangerous lies and irreversible consequences.

In simple terms: Seeking truth can trap you in falsehoods.

Key Takeaway

Question motives before believing.

Themes

truth deception consequence danger psychology

Mood

tense dark

Type

Truth:1 Whole life:0 Reason Want:0 Want Know:0 Want Reason:0 Know Ian:0 Disappeared Want:0

When to use this quote

  • investigative journalism
  • interrogations
  • confessionals
  • thriller narratives
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

mystery ethical dilemmas personal crisis illusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you willing to face?
  • How do you balance curiosity with safety?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be more painful than comforting lies.

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