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The greater the privilege, the more hidden the arrogance. The Emperor of China need not exist.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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China
Exist
Greater
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Emperor
Needs
Arrogance
Hidden
Privilege

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