Jean Cocteau on Harmony

“L’harmonie, c’est la conciliation des contraires et pas l’ecrasement des differences” - Jean Cocteau

We just came across this quote.  Harmony is the reconciliation of opposites and not the squashing of differences.

It’s a good thing to remember.


Jean Cocteau. Image: meanjin.com.au

There’s more on the poet, writer, filmmaker, ballet and opera designer and painter. HERE.

2 comments ↓

#1 Michelle on 05.10.10 at 8:14 am

Smart man! I enjoy your blog too.

#2 Bill on 05.11.10 at 12:05 pm

- Love Cocteau. “Orpheus” is one of my favourite films!

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