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Rescue someone unwilling to look after himself, and he will cling to you like a dangerous illness.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Rescue
Illness
Dangerous
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Someone
Look
Looks
Cling
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Unwilling

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