Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (5 July 1889 – 11 October 1963) was a French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker.
Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time. Use this quote
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture. Use this quote
Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail. Use this quote
Film will only became an art when its materials are as inexpensive as pencil and paper. Use this quote
Art is a marriage of the conscious and the unconscious. Use this quote
Art is not a pastime but a priesthood. Use this quote
The reward of art is not fame or success but intoxication: that is why so many bad artists are unable to give it up. Use this quote
The actual tragedies of life bear no relation to one's 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. Use this quote
Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying. Use this quote
Here I am trying to live, or rather, I am trying to teach the death within me how to live. Use this quote
