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About Mason Cooley
Mason Cooley was an American writer and aphorist of the mid-20th century. He crafted thousands of concise, witty sayings that blend philosophy and humor, often exploring human nature and everyday wisdom. His work remains widely anthologized for its sharp, accessible observations.
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- “If you are going to break a Law of Art, make the crime interesting.”Mason Cooley
- “Well-behaved: he always speaks as if his mother might be listening.”Mason Cooley
- “Was there little time between the invention of language and the coming of true and false?”Mason Cooley
- “Even the most fickle are faithful to a few bad habits.”Mason Cooley
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- “I have a tendency to postpone starting a piece until it's kicked around in my head a little bit.”Steven Stucky