Jean Cocteau Quotes on Self
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I am a lie who always speaks the truth.
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Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal. Drugs, alcohol, or lies. Unable to withdraw into himself, he disguises himself. Lies and inaccuracy give him a few moments of comfort.
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We shelter an angel within us. We must be the guardians of that angel.
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It is not I who become addicted, it is my body.
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Accuracy is vexing to a crowd of would-be fantasizers. Hasn't our age coined the term 'escapism,' when in fact the only way to escape oneself is to allow oneself to be invaded?