Jean Cocteau

Biography

Quotes

  • 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.
  • An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
  • Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail.
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