Quote by Jean Cocteau

You've never seen death? Look in the mirror every day and you will see it like bees working in a glass hive.

You've never seen death? Look in the mirror every day and yo

Summary

This quote suggests that death is an inherent and constant presence in our lives. It compares the reflection in a mirror to the sight of death, emphasizing that death is ever-present and working behind the scenes. By urging us to contemplate our own mortality, it implies that we should not underestimate or ignore the inevitability of death. Instead, we should recognize its existence and perhaps use this awareness as a motivation to live life to the fullest.

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By Jean Cocteau

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