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The etiquette of romantic love is as elaborate as that surrounding the Emperor of China.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Romantic
Romance
China
Love
Elaborate
Etiquette
Surrounding
Emperor

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