There are truths which one can only say after having won the right to say them. Jean Cocteau truthwin 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
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 alcoholcomfortdisguise share on social
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
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
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
