Poetry quote by Jean Cocteau

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

- Jean Cocteau

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This quote by Jean Cocteau speaks with the concept that sometimes the most complicated problems can be solved in the simplest of ways. Kids and lunatics, who are frequently viewed as naive and illogical, can often discover services to problems that grownups have actually spent their lives trying to fix. This quote recommends that in some cases the most complicated problems can be solved with an easy, innovative solution. It likewise implies that adults often overthink and overanalyze problems, leading to an absence of development. This quote motivates us to think outside the box and to think about services that may seem non-traditional. It also serves as a suggestion that often the most complicated problems can be resolved with a simple, creative service.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Jean Cocteau between July 5, 1889 and October 11, 1963. He/she was a famous Director from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Poetry. The author also have 46 other quotes.

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