Quote by Jean Cocteau

A car can massage organs which no masseur can reach. It is the one remedy for the disorders of the great sympathetic nervous system.

A car can massage organs which no masseur can reach. It is t

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of driving a car can have positive effects on the body, specifically the great sympathetic nervous system which regulates various bodily functions. It implies that the vibrations and movements of the car can have a massaging effect on organs that cannot be reached by a traditional masseur. In this context, a car is portrayed as a unique remedy for disorders related to the sympathetic nervous system, implying that it provides a form of therapeutic relief that other methods may not be able to achieve.

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By Jean Cocteau

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