True realism consists in revealing the surprising things which habit keeps covered and prevents us from seeing. Jean Cocteau consistcoverhabit Change image and share on social
The ear disapproves but tolerates certain musical pieces; transfer them into the domain of our nose, and we will be forced to flee. Jean Cocteau disapprovedomainear Change image and share on social
A film is a petrified fountain of thought. Jean Cocteau filmfountainpetrify Change image and share on social
The worst tragedy for a poet is to be admired through being misunderstood. Jean Cocteau admirebadmisunderstand Change image and share on social
The Louvre is a morgue; you go there to identify your friends. Jean Cocteau friendidentifylouvre Change image and share on social
Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. Jean Cocteau beginbirthday Change image and share on social
What the public criticizes in you, cultivate. It is you. Jean Cocteau criticizecultivatepublic Change image and share on social
All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it. Jean Cocteau feelinggoodmotivate Change image and share on social
One of the characteristics of the dream is that nothing surprises us in it. With no regret, we agree to live in it with strangers, completely cut off from our habits and friends. Jean Cocteau agreecharacteristiccompletely Change image and share on social
Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture. Jean Cocteau artistdiscusshorticulture Change image and share on social
