When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time that is behind the work. Jean Cocteau aheadappeartime Change image and share on social
The poet never asks for admiration; he wants to be believed. Jean Cocteau admirationaskbelieve Change image and share on social
A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses. Jean Cocteau bothergardenernursery Change image and share on social
Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture. Jean Cocteau artistdiscusshorticulture Change image and share on social
Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail. Jean Cocteau artblackmailemotion Change image and share on social
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 disapprovedomainear Change image and share on social
A film is a petrified fountain of thought. Jean Cocteau filmfountainpetrify Change image and share on social
If a hermit lives in a state of ecstasy, his lack of comfort becomes the height of comfort. He must relinquish it. Jean Cocteau comfortecstasyheight Change image and share on social