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The art of genius is knowing how far out is too far.
Jean Cocteau
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Jean Cocteau
Age: 74 †
Born: 1889
Born: July 5
Died: 1963
Died: October 11
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Enough of clouds, waves, aquariums, water-sprites and nocturnal scents what we need is music of the earth, everyday music..music one can live in like a house.
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Alas! I do not believe that inspiration falls from heaven. think it rather the result of a profound indolence.
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A film is a petrified fountain of thought.
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Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail.
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The skin of all of us is responsive to gypsy songs and military marches.
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I have never felt any connection with my family. There isI must say simplysomething in me that is not in my family. That was not visible in my father or mother. I do not know its origin.
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There's no such thing as love only proof of love.
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See your disappointments as good fortune. One plan's deflation is another's inflation.
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The poet is at the disposal of the night. His role is humble, he must clean house and await its due visitation.
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