Takeshi Kovacs is known for his cynical, hard-edged worldvi…

Takeshi Kovacs is known for his cynical, hard-edged worldview shaped by personal loss and betrayal in a dystopian society[2]. While the sentiment of truth being painful after prolonged deception aligns with his character and themes explored in "Altered Carbon," the exact phrase appears to be attributed to Kovacs primarily in fan discussions rather than direct canon sources.