Books Quote by Thomas Wolfe
![“Telling the truth is a pretty hard thing. And in a young man's first attempt, with the distortions of his vanity, egotism, hot passion, and lacerated pride, it is almost impossible. "Home to Our Mountains" was marred by all these faults and imperfections...[Webber] did know that it was not…” quote by Thomas Wolfe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/682/thomas-wolfe-4237_books_telling-the-truth-is-a-pretty-hard-thing_3067664.jpg)
““Telling the truth is a pretty hard thing. And in a young man's first attempt, with the distortions of his vanity, egotism, hot passion, and lacerated pride, it is almost impossible. "Home to Our Mountains" was marred by all these faults and imperfections...[Webber] did know that it was not altogether a true book. Still, there was truth in it. ... [from Randy] There were places where [your book] rubbed salt in. In saying this, I'm not like those others you complain about: you know damn well I understand what you did and why you had to do it. But just the same, there were some things that you did not have to do -- and you'd have had a better book if you hadn't done them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe, 1929
Truth‑telling is hard, especially for a young writer cloud by ego and passion, yet honest moments still emerge.
In simple terms: Telling truth is difficult for young, passionate writers.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honesty despite ego.
Themes
truth
writing
ego
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- personal memoir
- public speaking
Key Concepts
literary criticism
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths have you hidden out of pride?
- How does passion affect honesty?
A Different Perspective
Ego can distort perception of truth.
