Quote by Jean Cocteau
Tact is knowing how far to go too far. - Jean Cocteau

Tact is knowing how far to go too far. – Jean Cocteau

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Children and lunatics cut the Gordian knot which the poet spends his life patiently trying to untie. – Jean Cocteau

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Tact is to lie about others as you would have them lie about you. – Oliver Herford

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