--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We will discover the truth. And face it…" description: "\"“We will discover the truth. And face it. And whatever it is, we will go after them. And we will kill them all, like the bastards we are.”\" — Robin Hobb" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b0/robin-hobb-489_truth_we-will-discover-the-truth-and-face-it-a_1309696.jpg" --- # We will discover the truth. And face it. And whatever it… ![“We will discover the truth. And face it. And whatever it is, we will go after them. And we will kill them all, like the bastards we are.” quote by Robin Hobb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b0/robin-hobb-489_truth_we-will-discover-the-truth-and-face-it-a_1309696.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b0/robin-hobb-489_truth_we-will-discover-the-truth-and-face-it-a_1309696.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8b0/robin-hobb-489_truth_we-will-discover-the-truth-and-face-it-a_1309696.jpg) > ““We will discover the truth. And face it. And whatever it is, we will go after them. And we will kill them all, like the bastards we are.”” [Robin Hobb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robin-hobb/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The pursuit of truth leads to confronting dangers, even if it means killing those who oppose. **In simple terms:** Truth drives dangerous actions. Key Takeaway Prepare for harsh consequences when seeking truth. Themes truth danger justice revenge Mood tense determined Type dramatic ethical When to use this quote - investigations - war - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts morality power conflict Questions to Reflect On - When is force justified? - What alternatives exist to violence? 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