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When love ends, we cry out against destiny. When friendship ends, we cry out against our friend.
Mason Cooley
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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Love
Cry
Friendship
Destiny
Friend
Friends
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