“The ear disapproves but tolerates certain musical pieces; transfer them into the domain of our nose, and we will be forced to flee.”

— Jean Cocteau

As quoted in An Encyclopedia of Quotations About Music (1981) by Nat Shapiro, p. 130

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French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, boxing manager … 1889–1963

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