Quote#Truth
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a…
Quote byOscar Wilde · 1854–1900
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Part II.
English (original)
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
— Oscar Wilde
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