"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."
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Quotes by Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) was a multifaceted French artist whose genius spanned poetry, film, theater, and visual art. Renowned for his avant-garde style and profound creativity, Cocteau's work often explored the complexities of love, identity, and the subconscious. His most celebrated creations include the surreal film "La Belle et la Bête" (Beauty and the Beast) and the poetic play "Les Enfants Terribles." A leading figure of the Surrealist movement, Cocteau's legacy endures, inspiring countless artists and writers with his innovative approach to storytelling.
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"An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original."
Jean Cocteau"Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying."
Jean Cocteau"You've never seen death? Look in the mirror every day and you will see it like bees working in a glass hive."
Jean Cocteau
"I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another."
Jean Cocteau
"All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it."
Jean Cocteau
"I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul."
Jean Cocteau
"A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses."
Jean Cocteau"Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper."
Jean Cocteau