4 Jean Cocteau Quotes on Authenticity

Jean Cocteau quotes on authenticity

19. The poet never asks for admiration; he wants to be believed.

48. A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses.

61. Be a constant outrage to modesty There is nothing to fear: modesty is exercised only among the blind.

92. Originality consists in trying to be like everybody else - and failing.

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