Mason Cooley Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Mason Cooley quotes, Mason Cooley sayings, and Mason Cooley proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

The laughter of the aphorism is sometimes triumphant, but seldom carefree. Mason Cooley
Death promises nothing-not even oblivion. Mason Cooley
Oblivion waits without beckoning or threatening. Mason Cooley
The ninety percent of human experience that does not fit into established narrative patterns falls into oblivion. Mason Cooley
Our detachments move us toward freedom and death. Mason Cooley
Good manners can render even virtue tolerable. Mason Cooley
Pessimists fear becoming the dupes of Hope. Optimists enjoy Hope's company, and consider being duped no great matter. Mason Cooley
Malice is always authentic and sincere. Mason Cooley
The lion cares less about being king of the beasts than about finding his dinner. Mason Cooley
The unhappy are prisoners of a single round of thought. Mason Cooley
The popping of bubblegum discourages the most determined lecher. Mason Cooley
Cruelty is softened by fear, not pity. Mason Cooley
The laughter of the aphorism is sometimes triumphant, but seldom carefree. Mason Cooley
Aphorisms may equivocate, but they must not wobble. Mason Cooley
A budget takes the fun out of money. Mason Cooley
Swindlers are notoriously gullible. Mason Cooley
Helplessness is a mighty power. Mason Cooley
Some live in a state of passionate indecision. Mason Cooley
If we think about the obvious long enough, it dissolves. Mason Cooley
Denial of one appetite sharpens the others. Mason Cooley
Eternity eludes us, even as a thought. Mason Cooley
Existence is not a mystery unless you think it has a meaning. Mason Cooley
The self-righteous feel no need to be charming, and thus double their offensiveness. Mason Cooley
The self-righteous rule out the possibility that they are what has gone wrong. Mason Cooley
Affection reproaches, but does not denounce. Mason Cooley
When you feel protective toward your parents, you have become an adult. Mason Cooley
Forget what hurt you but never forget what it thaught you. Mason Cooley
Many think that assigning blame settles matters. Mason Cooley
Glamour looks eloquent but seldom talks. Mason Cooley
Glamour is about feeling good in your own skin. Mason Cooley