Quote by Ralph Ellison

I was never more hated than when I tried to be honest. Or when, even as just now I've tried to articulate exactly what I felt to be the truth. No one was satisfied

I was never more hated than when I tried to be honest. Or wh

Summary

This quote highlights the unfortunate reality that being honest and expressing one's true thoughts often leads to misunderstanding and backlash. The speaker reflects on a past experience where they attempted to be truthful and open but were met with hatred and dissatisfaction from others. It sheds light on the difficulty of being genuine and the resistance that can arise when one's ideas or feelings challenge the status quo.

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By Ralph Ellison

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