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Quote by Jean Cocteau
Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive

Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper. – Jean Cocteau

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An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture. – Jean Cocteau

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Art
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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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A subject that is beautiful in itself gives no suggestion to the artist. It lacks imperfection. – Oscar Wilde

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Art

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. – Henry Ward Beecher

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Art

To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded by art or life. – Simone Weil

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Art

Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known. – Oscar Wilde

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