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Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter.
Mason Cooley
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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Becoming
Pessimists
Company
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Hope
Dupes
Enjoy
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Fear
Pessimism
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Great
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Duped
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