False Front Quotes

Life is a masquerade.

The real meaning of persona is a mask, such as actors were accustomed to wear on the ancient stage; and it is quite true that no one shows himself as he is, but wears his mask and plays his part. Indeed, the whole of our social arrangements may be likened to a perpetual comedy; and this is why a man who is worth anything finds society so insipid, while a blockhead is quite at home in it.

I find it an effort to keep up appearances.

Humility is often a false front we employ to gain power over others.

Everyone thinks Lily Allen is this brash, bold, funny person. It was all just a bit of a facade and bravado.

You often see politicians who try to put on a different persona; they think they should be more jolly or serious. Invariably, the persona they choose is worse than their own.

Most of what you encounter when you meet a man is a facade, an elaborate fig leaf, a brilliant disguise.

The idea of the mask in any scenario has always fascinated me. Not only does it protect identity, it also allows one to hide.