"Amazing that the human race has taken enough time out from thinking about food or sex to create the arts and sciences."

Imagination

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Words carry weight, and Mason Cooley's insight into imagination is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

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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"It is a radiant 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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"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

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"You speak of Lord Byron and me; there is this great difference between us. He describes what he sees I describe what I imagine. Mine is the hardest task."

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