Quote by Oscar Wilde on Truth and Mask

„Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.“

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Oscar Wilde was a 19th-century Irish writer, poet, and playwright known for his sharp wit and social criticism.

Quote by Oscar Wilde on authenticity and truthfulness behind a mask.


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Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was an Irish writer and playwright, famous for his novels, plays, and aphorisms. He is regarded as one of the greatest masters of the English language and a keen critic of Victorian society. Wilde also spent time in prison due to his homosexuality, becoming an important figure in LGBTQ+ cultural history.

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