“Did you know that the word "person" comes from the Latin word...” – Hauser, War, Inc. ... Movie Quotes Database

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Did you know that the word "person" comes from the Latin word "persona" which means mask? So maybe being human means we invite spectators to ponder what lies behind. Each of us would be composed of a variety of masks. And if we can see behind the mask, we would get a burst of clarity, and if that flame was bright enough, that's when we fall in love. What is your opinion on these divine matters?

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