"It is a essential truth that to know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on truth by Mason Cooley resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in truth is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Mason Cooley

Mason Cooley was an American aphorist known for his witty aphorisms. One of the aphorisms Cooley developed was "The time I kill is killing me."

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