The ear disapproves but tolerates certain musical pieces; transfer them into the domain of our nose, and we will be forced to flee. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
There are truths which one can only say after having won the right to say them. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
After the writer’s death, reading his journal is like receiving a long letter. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal. Drugs, alcohol, or lies. Unable to withdraw into himself, he disguises himself. Lies and inaccuracy give him a few moments of comfort. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
Mystery has its own mysteries, and there are gods above gods. We have ours, they have theirs. That is what’s known as infinity. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture. Jean Cocteau Read Quote
