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In the street, the gaze of desire is furtive or menacing.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Desire
Furtive
Menacing
Gaze
Street
Streets

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