Jean Cocteau quotes

" We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don't like? " # Luck # Success # Love

" A film is a petrified fountain of thought. " # Movies # Cinema # Pleasure

" An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture. " # Arts and Artists

" A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses. " # Poetry and Poets # Education # Books - Reading

" Style is a simple way of saying complicated things. " # Style

" Art is science made clear. " # Science and Scientists

" The extreme limit of wisdom--that is what the public calls madness. " # Wisdom

" Mirrors should reflect a little before throwing back images. " # Friends and Friendship

" I am a lie who always speaks the truth. " # Lies and Lying

" The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth. " # Lies and Lying