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I criticize myself ruthlessly, but never mention the faults of which I am truly ashamed.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Faults
Truly
Never
Ruthlessly
Mention
Criticize
Ashamed

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