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Quote by Jean Cocteau
When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time t

When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time that is behind the work. – Jean Cocteau

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We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we dont like? – Jean Cocteau

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