Quote by Jean Cocteau

Children and lunatics cut the Gordian knot which the poet spends his life patiently trying to untie.

Children and lunatics cut the Gordian knot which the poet sp

Summary

This quote suggests that the mysterious and complex puzzles of life are often solved by those who possess simplicity and unconventional thinking. It implies that poets, who spend their lives seeking profound truths and insights, may overlook the obvious solutions that children and those deemed as foolish or insane can discover effortlessly. The quote highlights the value of childlike wonder and a different perspective in finding innovative and straightforward solutions to life's complications.

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