Quote of Jean Cocteau - The extreme limit of wisdom —...
Biography - Jean Cocteau:
French writer, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker.
Born: 1889 - Died: 1963
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1889 - Died: 1963
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
The extreme limit of wisdom — that’s what the public calls madness.
Translation
(French)
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Quotes about madness:
Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Quotes for: limit
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