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
perfect upset balance
The perfect aphorism would achieve classical balance and then immediately upset it.
waiting tongue frogs
Like a frog, the aphorist waits for something to fly by that he can catch with his tongue.
modern aphorism trails
To be thoroughly modern, an aphorism should trail off vaguely rather than coming to a point.
sentimental surprise aphorism
A sentimental aphorism is even more a surprise than a hard- boiled sonnet.
time lines want
The aphorism wants to be at the same time both main line and off beat.
aphorism slippery
The aphorism is a slippery plaything.
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?