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Quote by Jean Cocteau
Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is n

Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail. – Jean Cocteau

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The instinct of nearly all societies is to lock up anybody who is truly free. First, society begins by trying to beat you up. If this fails, they try to poison you. If this fails too, the finish by loading honors on your head. – Jean Cocteau

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Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. – Aristotle

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Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. – Scott Adams

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Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life. – Oscar Wilde

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