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Jean Cocteau

"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."

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"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."

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"The condition you're in at this moment is the product of your previous thoughts, to change your condition, change your thoughts."

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"I find beauty in every sacred moment."

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"Life becomes difficult when out of sync with your heart-felt desires."

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"Better to be dirty than dead."

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"The worst enemy of life, freedom and the common decencies is total anarchy; their second worst enemy is total efficiency."

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"To get matured, you must have an education in the School of Solitude!"

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"In silence we are loving and kind, in a crowd we become blind."

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"Happiness is not defined by how much money you possess."

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"If you want people to enter your world, you don't need to invite them; just keep your door open and keep your thoughts plain!"

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"The ear disapproves but tolerates certain musical pieces; transfer them into the domain of our nose, and we will be forced to flee."
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"I am a lie who always speaks the truth."
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"Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture."
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