"Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: getting out of bed."

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This reflection on action by Mason Cooley resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in action 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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