The actual tragedies of life bear no relation to one's preconceived ideas. In the event, one is always bewildered by their simplicity, their grandeur of design, and by that element of the bizarre which seems inherent in them. Jean Cocteau actualbearbewilder 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
Take a commonplace, clean it and polish it, light it so that it produces the same effect of youth and freshness and originality and spontaneity as it did originally, and you have done a poet's job. The rest is literature. Jean Cocteau cleancommonplaceeffect 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
Tact in audacity is knowing how far you can go without going too far. Jean Cocteau audacityknowtact Change image and share on social
All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it. Jean Cocteau feelinggoodmotivate 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
I believe in luck: how else can you explain the success of those you dislike? Jean Cocteau dislikeexplainluck Change image and share on social
