# I was never more hated than when I tried to be hon... | Ralph Ellison Quote

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

## What This Quote Means

Honesty with ourselves is the first step toward honesty with others.

## About Ralph Ellison

Ralph Ellison was an American novelist best known for "Invisible Man," which explored racial identity in America.

Ralph Ellison (1914-1994) wrote one of the most important novels about race and identity in American literature.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Honest inventory

Be truthful with yourself about one area where you have been in denial.

### Speak truth

Share an honest thought that you have been holding back.

### Seek truth

Question one assumption you have been taking for granted.

## Reflection Questions

- Where am I being less than honest with myself?

- What truth am I avoiding that could set me free?

- How does living truthfully affect my relationships?

## More Quotes by Ralph Ellison

> I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me.

> Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.

> When I discover who I am, I''ll be free.

> Education is all a matter of building bridges.

> The world is possibility if only you''ll discover it.