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Quote by Jean Cocteau
L’homme profond, c’est le vrai moi.
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The speaker distinguishes between the self seen on the surface and a deeper inner self. “The deep man” refers to the person’s most inward or essential nature, which the speaker calls the “true me.” The quote presents this inner depth as more genuine than outward appearances or passing roles.
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