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Giving out crowns to everyone will not make a nation of kings.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Equality
Kings
Nation
Nations
Everyone
Giving
Make
Crowns

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