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

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