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Meaning
The quote suggests that appearances can be misleading. It also shows the speaker is willing to talk at length about class and social differences if prompted.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Michael Caine.
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About Michael Caine
English retired actor
Sir Michael Caine is an English retired actor, known for his distinctive Cockney accent and a screen career that spanned eight decades. He has appeared in more than 130 films and is regarded as a British cultural icon. His work brought him two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2000, he received a BAFTA Fellowship and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. By 2017, the films he had appeared in had grossed more than $7.8 billion worldwide.
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