Quotation by

Jean Cocteau

The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.

Truth

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

A poet creates imaginary stories or images, which are not literally true, but these creations reveal deeper emotional or universal truths. In other words, even though the poet invents, the feelings and insights expressed reflect real human experiences.

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