The theme of my autobiography could only be repetition. — Mason Cooley Autobiography Copy Share Image
Without asceticism, self-indulgence would be insignificant. — Mason Cooley Asceticism Copy Share Image
The self-righteous rule out the possibility that they are what has gone wrong. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
All history and art are against us, but we still expect happiness in love. — Mason Cooley Art Copy Share Image
At the dinner table, if you can't think of anything to say, sit quietly. Don't throw rolls, or chew on your napkin. — Mason Cooley Dinner Copy Share Image
The nature of language may determine what most people say, but I always speak my own meaning. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles. — Mason Cooley Books Copy Share Image
Unconditional love is a lofty ideal, but unconditional hate is a fact well documented by history. — Mason Cooley Facts Copy Share Image
A dense undergrowth of extension cords sustains my upper world of lights, music, and machines of comfort. — Mason Cooley Comfort Copy Share Image
The interest in Wisdom is fading. Soon there will not be enough left to support the aphorism, even though it tries to… — Mason Cooley Aphorism Copy Share Image
The harp is an insipid instrument--no good for dancing, feasting, or marching, only for sitting primly in a parlor or on a… — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
The Lady: a fluty voice, sensible shoes, a melancholy sense of living by rules few still remember. — Mason Cooley Class Copy Share Image
