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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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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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I am trying to make art that relates to the deepest and most mythic concerns of human kind and I believe that, at this moment of history, feminism is humanism. – Judy Chicago

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My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art. – Clara Schumann

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