Jean Cocteau Quotes

"An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture."

"Since the day of my birth, my death began its walk. It is walking toward me, without hurrying."

"Every time I make a picture the critics' estimate of American public taste goes down ten percent."

"All good music resembles something. Good music stirs by its mysterious resemblance to the objects and feelings which motivated it."

"I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul."

"The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth."

"A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses."