Quote #62
One is either judge or accused. The judge sits, the accused stands. Live on your feet.
More from Jean Cocteau
- Be a constant outrage to modesty There is nothing to fear: modesty is exercised only among the blind.
- Hasten slowly. Run faster than beauty.
- Do not take up cause against the inaccuracies printed about you. They are your protection.
- Find first, seek later.
- People would say to Al Brown: 'You are not a boxer. You are a dancer.' He laughed at this, and won.
- Be helpful, even if it compromises you.
- Do as the beautiful woman: see to your figure and your petticoats. Though, of course, I am not speaking literally.
- Compromise yourself. Obscure your own trail.