Drug Quote by Jean Cocteau
“The smell of opium is the least stupid smell in the world.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Enfants Terribles, 1929
The narrator finds opium's scent uniquely appealing, suggesting a personal, perhaps paradoxical, aesthetic judgment.
In simple terms: Opium smells oddly appealing to the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal biases in sensory preferences.
Themes
aesthetic judgment
paradox
subjectivity
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
sensory perception
personal taste
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we label certain smells as "stupid"?
- How does personal experience shape sensory judgments?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective; not everyone shares this view.
