"We walked to the brink and we looked it in the face"

This quote by John Foster Dulles is a metaphor for facing a difficult situation. It suggests that the speaker and their companions have come to a point in their lives where they must challenge a challenging obstacle. The phrase "we strolled to the edge" indicates that they have actually pertained to the edge of a cliff, or a harmful situation, and must now face it. The expression "we looked it in the face" suggests that they are fearlessly dealing with the obstacle head-on, without worry or hesitation. This quote is a reminder that, no matter how difficult the situation, we need to be brave and face it with nerve and decision.