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Quotations By Jean Cocteau

Adversity

The actual tragedies of life bear no relation to one's preconceived ideas. In the event, one is always bewildered by their simplicity, their grandeur of design, and by that element of the bizzare which seems inherent in them.

Emotion

Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail.

Success

We must believe in luck for how else can we explain the success of those we don't like?