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Compromise yourself. Obscure your own trail.
Jean Cocteau
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Jean Cocteau
Age: 74 †
Born: 1889
Born: July 5
Died: 1963
Died: October 11
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We are in a period of such individualism that one no longer speaks of disciples one speaks of thieves.
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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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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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The preservation of friendship is seen as opportunism. You are required to be in one camp or the other. You are enjoined to cut your heartstrings if they extend across the barricade.
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I am burning myself up and will always do so.
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