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The aphorism sometimes casts off cynicism and expresses strong feeling.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
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Feeling
Strong
Feelings
Sometimes
Aphorism
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Cynicism

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