The Ordinary Life: the misery seems planned, the happiness accidental. — Mason Cooley Happiness Copy Share Image
As a child I was told by my parents that I was happy, but I did not believe them. — Mason Cooley Believe Copy Share Image
Alone, I am satisfied with myself. With others, I am beset by troubling comparisons. — Mason Cooley Comparison Copy Share Image
The etiquette of romantic love is as elaborate as that surrounding the Emperor of China. — Mason Cooley China Copy Share Image
Wisdom is founded on memory; happiness on forgetfulness. — Mason Cooley Forgetfulness Copy Share Image
Intelligence is predatory, but full of fastidiousness and frights. — Mason Cooley Fright Copy Share Image
The Media: bold sex and violence, timid politics and morals. — Mason Cooley Character Copy Share Image
To avoid tripping on the chain of the past, you have to pick it up and wind it about you. — Mason Cooley Chains Copy Share Image
Worried about being a dull fellow? You might develop your talent for being irritating. — Mason Cooley Dull Copy Share Image
The smile of a politician is strong and friendly, but noncommittal. — Mason Cooley Friendly Copy Share Image
Pedagogical romances leave the mentor disgruntled, the pupil confused. — Mason Cooley Confused Copy Share Image
Asceticism without religion is just another way of cultivating peculiar sensations. — Mason Cooley Another way Copy Share Image
Unlike life, when books become meaningless, they are making a point. — Mason Cooley Book Copy Share Image
To be a social success, do not act pathetic, arrogant, or bored. Do not discuss your unhappy childhood, your visit to the… — Mason Cooley Arrogant Copy Share Image
