Mason Cooley
Mason Cooley
Mason Cooleywas an American aphorist known for his witty aphorisms. One of these such aphorisms Cooley developed was "The time I kill is killing me."...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
CountryUnited States of America
mirrors tongue sticking-out
Something is sticking out its tongue at me from the corner of my mirror.
good-man vulnerable manners
Good manners protect the privileged, but leave the unprivileged more vulnerable.
novelty want familiar
The novelty we want is always close to the familiar.
illumination care sun
The sun cares nothing for illumination.
burden resent
Many who take up burdens come to resent being put upon.
lying promise sufficient
Lies and promises are necessary but not sufficient.
weakness leisure
Leisure unmasks our weaknesses.
strength teacher weakness
Weakness is a better teacher than strength. Weakness must learn to understand the obstacles that strength brushes aside.
weakness plans shortcomings
I deplore my shortcomings, but plan to keep them.
power weakness helplessness
Helplessness is a mighty power.
strong weakness feels
Many have never felt strong, but everyone knows what it is to feel weak.
smile heart winning
To win hearts, smile kindly on people's weaknesses.
curiosity scandal
Curiosity engenders both science and scandal.
curiosity assets
Curiosity is an asset mostly frittered away.