"Imagination has rules, but we can only guess what they are."

Imagination

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Words carry weight, and Mason Cooley's insight into imagination is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Mason Cooley

Mason Cooley was an American aphorist known for his witty aphorisms. One of the aphorisms Cooley developed was "The time I kill is killing me."

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