Jean Cocteau

"Nothing ever gets anywhere. The earth keeps turning round and gets nowhere. The moment is the only thing that counts."

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Source: Jean Cocteau, Margaret Crosland (1972). “Cocteau's world: an anthology of writings”, Owen

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Jean Cocteau

Jean Cocteau

Poet, Novelist, Playwright

Jean Cocteau was a French poet, playwright, and filmmaker known for his innovative works that blend art and emotion, particularly in 'Les Enfants Terribles.'

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