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Quote by Jean Cocteau
Children and lunatics cut the Gordian knot which the poet spends h

Children and lunatics cut the Gordian knot which the poet spends his life patiently trying to untie. – Jean Cocteau

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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. – Jean Cocteau

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Escape, Escapism
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Jean Cocteau
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One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose. – Voltaire

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