Aphorism Quote by Mason Cooley Download Open image “The aphorism sometimes casts off cynicism and expresses strong feeling.” — Mason Cooley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Aphorism Casts Cynicism Feelings Pessimism Sometimes Strong Strong feeling
The aphorism offers a momentary sense of mastery over some confusion or unhappiness. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
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Nostalgia keeps dissolving the ironic narratives in which I have contained my past. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
Even the most abject have a sense of superiority based on powerful though undefined merits. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
Literary tradition is full of lies about poverty-the jolly beggar, the poor but happy milkmaid, the wholesome diet of porridge, etc. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
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