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The self-righteous feel no need to be charming, and thus double their offensiveness.

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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
Aphorist
Thus
Self
Need
Feel
Feels
Needs
Charming
Double
Righteous

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