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.
French people are Italian people in a bad mood. - Jean Cocteau
French people are Italian people in a bad mood.
- Jean Cocteau
Nothing ever gets anywhere. The earth keeps turning round and gets nowhere. The moment is the only thing that counts. - Jean Cocteau
Nothing ever gets anywhere. The earth keeps turning round and gets nowhere. The moment is the only thing that counts.
The artist is a kind of prison from which the works of art escape. - Jean Cocteau
The artist is a kind of prison from which the works of art escape.
Style is a simple way of saying complicated things. - Jean Cocteau
Style is a simple way of saying complicated things.
We shelter an angel within us. We must be the guardians of that angel. - Jean Cocteau
We shelter an angel within us. We must be the guardians of that angel.
One must not mistake majority for truth. - Jean Cocteau
One must not mistake majority for truth.
Mirrors should think longer before they reflect. - Jean Cocteau
Mirrors should think longer before they reflect.
The ability to laugh heartily is the sign of a healthy soul. - Jean Cocteau
The ability to laugh heartily is the sign of a healthy soul.
Living is a horizontal fall. - Jean Cocteau
Living is a horizontal fall.
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