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

About This Quote

For the most part, we are not our best selves when we speak in our own voices. As the saying goes, “when you put on a mask, you tell the truth.” When people talk about themselves, they tend to focus on the good things. They forget the bad things or even make them up. The worst example of this is gossiping (which is more common than you think). It’s easy to lie when you lie to yourself.

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