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Jean Cocteau Quotes: An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
         

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


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



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