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When I try to portray to myself my heart's desire, nothing happens.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Portray
Desire
Happens
Nothing
Heart
Trying

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