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Meaning
The speaker is criticizing people for acting prejudiced when they think others will not see it. The line suggests that private settings can reveal a person's true attitudes more honestly than public behavior. It frames bigotry as something people may choose to hide rather than stop.
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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 Rod Lurie.
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About Rod Lurie
Rod Lurie is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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