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Art is not a pastime but a priesthood. - Jean Cocteau

Art is not a pastime but a priesthood. – 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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The actual tragedies of life bear no relation to ones preconceived ideas. In the event, one is always bewildered by their simplicity, their grandeur of design, and by that element of the bizarre which seems inherent in them. – Jean Cocteau

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Jean Cocteau
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Art is the most passionate orgy within mans grasp. – John Donne

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Dying is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. I do it so it feels like hell. I do it so it feels real. I guess you could say Ive a call. – Sylvia Plath

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The artist uses the talent he has, wishing he had more talent. The talent uses the artist it has, wishing it had more artist. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves that they have a better idea. – John Anthony Ciardi

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