The actual tragedies of life bear no relation to one's preconceived ideas. In the event, one is always bewildered by their simplicity, their grandeur of design, and by that element of the bizarre which seems inherent in them.
Jean Cocteau
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- Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.
- An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
- Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail.
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