Oscar Wilde

"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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Source: Intentions The Critic as Artist pt. 2 (1891)

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Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

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Oscar Wilde was a renowned Irish playwright and poet, celebrated for his sharp wit and critiques of Victorian society, particularly in works like 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.'

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