Quote by Jean Cocteau
True realism consists in revealing the surprising things which hab

True realism consists in revealing the surprising things which habit keeps covered and prevents us from seeing. – Jean Cocteau

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Mystery has its own mysteries, and there are gods above gods. We have ours, they have theirs. That is whats known as infinity. – 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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Feeling sorry for yourself, and you present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have. – Dale Carnegie

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Habit, if not resisted, soon becomes necessity. – St. Augustine

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To exist is a habit I do not despair of acquiring. – E. M. Cioran

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Make good habits and they will make you. – Parks Cousins

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