"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
— Oscar Wilde

January 1, 1970

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Oscar Wilde
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German: "Der Mensch ist am wenigsten er selbst, wenn er für sich selbst spricht. Gib ihm eine Maske, und er wird dir die Wahrheit sagen."

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