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I read less and less. I have not forgiven books for their failure

I read less and less. I have not forgiven books for their failure to tell me the truth and make me happy. – Mason Cooley

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Young poets bewail the passing of love old poets, the passing of time. There is surprisingly little difference. – Mason Cooley

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