If a hermit lives in a state of ecstasy, his lack of comfort becomes the height of comfort. … - Jean Cocteau - Quotesmemo.com

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I sense a scream passing through nature. I painted. . . the clouds as actual blood. The colour shrieked.

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Jean Cocteau

If a hermit lives in a state of ecstasy, his lack of comfort becomes the height of comfort. He must relinquish it.

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