In what book / essay, etc. is this Oscar Wilde quote found?

Question

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

I'm wondering what the context of this quote is -- was it from a book of Wilde's, a letter ..?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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It's from his collection of essays called "Intentions." See "The Truth of Masks."

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http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/w/osca…