We Wear the Mask Quotes

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Lies and Deceit Quotes

We wear the mask that grins and lies, (1)

Suffering Quotes

With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, (4)

Race Quotes

We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes, — (1-2)

Society and Class Quotes

And mouth with myriad subtleties. (5)

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