Quote by Jean Cocteau
An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in or

An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original. – 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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Mans natural character is to imitate; that of the sensitive man is to resemble as closely as possible the person whom he loves. It is only by imitating the vices of others that I have earned my misfortunes. – Marquis De Sade

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The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals. – Francois de la Rochefoucauld

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Imitation belittles. – Christian Nevell Bovee

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Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators. – Friedrich von Schiller

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