“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”
— Jean Cocteau
Author: Jean Cocteau
Category: home
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I believe in luck: how else can
“I believe in luck: how else can you explain the success of those you dislike?”
— Jean Cocteau
Author: Jean Cocteau
Category: success
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I love cats because I enjoy my
“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”
— Jean Cocteau
Author: Jean Cocteau
Category: love
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An artist cannot speak about his art
“An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.”
— Jean Cocteau
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Category: art
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The reward of art is not fame
“The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up.”
— Jean Cocteau
Author: Jean Cocteau
Category: success
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Art is not a pastime but a
“Art is not a pastime but a priesthood.”
— Jean Cocteau
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I have a piece of great and
“I have a piece of great and sad news to tell you: I am dead.”
— Jean Cocteau
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A True poet does not bother to
“A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses.”
— Jean Cocteau
Author: Jean Cocteau
Category: poetry
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Art produces ugly things which frequently become
“Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.”
— Jean Cocteau
Author: Jean Cocteau
Category: time
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