Telling the truth Quote by Cath Crowley
““... I ask, 'Do you think Dylan's telling the truth?' Daisy checks her face in a little mirror, then hands it to Jazz. 'You want me to find out?' 'Let's not ruin it by calling them liars.' '...I won't ruin it. I've got this special way of getting the truth out of Dylan.' 'How?' I ask. 'I kick him in the balls.' 'That's pretty special.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die, Cath Crowley, 2016
A character uses extreme tactics to extract truth, questioning ethical limits of deception and violence.
In simple terms: Violence used to get truth is extreme.
Key Takeaway
Weigh truth against harm.
Themes
trust
truth
ethics
violence
Mood
tension
dark
intriguing
Type
literary
dialogue
ethical
When to use this quote
- investigations
- friendship
- conflict
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
moral dilemmas
coercion
Questions to Reflect On
- Is truth worth harming someone?
- What are non‑violent alternatives?
A Different Perspective
Violence can damage relationships and credibility.
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