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Withhold admiration from a narcissist and be disliked. Give it and be treated with indifference.

Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Giving
Disliked
Narcissist
Withhold
Narcissism
Admiration
Indifference
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