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
running artist
The aphorist is a hit and run artist.
strong feelings sometimes
The aphorism sometimes casts off cynicism and expresses strong feeling.
couple sacrifice self
I tried self-sacrifice a couple of times in my youth.
victory defeat attentiveness
Victory brings obliviousness; defeat, attentiveness.
self giving realization
Self-realization is a comedown from salvation, but still gives us something to hope for.
vices boring cruelty
Unlike other vices, cruelty, alas, is never boring.
heart cruelty impulse
Cruel impulses stir all about my kindly heart.
routine fantasy daily-life
Which is the supplement? Fantasy or daily routine?
mirrors sorrow looks
When Medusa looks in the mirror, she sees the Lady of Sorrows.
sorrow desire soap
Sorrow also fulfills Desire. Example: the Soaps.
stars sky sorrow
Victorian sorrow: the stars are winking in the sky, but not for us.
joy sorrow folly
Frivolous sorrow is folly. Frivolous enjoyment is not.
duty inclination
Duty is whatever opposes inclination.
life boredom resentment
The life of pleasure breeds boredom. The life of duty breeds resentment.