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
age likes signs-of-life
Old age likes indecency. It's a sign of life.
men tea age
An old man drinks tea and reads the newspaper--forgetting age for a moment.
clothes historical body
Clothes make the body both mysterious and historical.
acting actors pleasure
The most reliable pleasure afforded by theater is the intermission.
laughter tears may
Laughter and tears may not persuade, but they cannot be refuted.
hope fear optimism
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
deeds doe skepticism
Skepticism does not preserve us from foolhardy deeds.
time long gone
Every good time that goes on too long turns into a hell.
time effort busy
Being charming takes time and effort, and I am busy.
mean winning outlasting
Winning means outlasting everyone else.
hero winning play
The tragic hero prefers death to prudence. The comedian prefers playing tricks to winning. Only the villain really plays to win.
sports giving-up winning
The winner gives up his chance to be a good sport.
sweet revenge revenge-is-sweet
Revenge is sweet but not nourishing.
sentimental want sentimentality
The sentimental want to be thrilled by everything.