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
ideas giving methodology
Methodology gives those with no ideas something to do.
opinion minutes heard
Intellectuals have opinions on subjects they just heard about five minutes ago.
money begging passerby
Beggars beg to get money, not to reproach the passerby.
incapacity begging beggar
Beggars market their incapacity.
special faults grudge
I have a special grudge against those who have the same faults as I do.
over-you acknowledge limitation
Acknowledge your limitations or they will tyrannize over you.
faults use tolerate
I will not tolerate your faults. They are of no use to me.
faults ashamed criticize
I criticize myself ruthlessly, but never mention the faults of which I am truly ashamed.
sulking resentment silent
Sulking is silent because speaking would reveal its folly.
secret pleasure masturbation
Contempt for others, like masturbation, is best as a secret pleasure.
kindness fear kind
Fear of my cruel impulses makes me kind.
opportunity futility subjects
Futility has become a great subject, full of opportunities.
important asks
The question you're not supposed to ask is the important one.
numbers pity
Pity drowns in numbers.