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Quote by Jean Cocteau
The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is

The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up. – 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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The day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. – Jean Cocteau

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Patience is the art of hoping. – Luc de Clapiers

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