Mason Cooley

Mason Cooley was an American aphorist, poet, and translator. He was born in 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. He received his B.A. from San Diego State University and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He taught at the College of Staten Island and Columbia University. He published over 20 books of poetry, aphorisms, and translations. He died in 2002.

Here are some of his most famous aphorisms:

* "The time I kill is killing me."
* "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."
* "The only thing that is constant is change."
* "The only thing that is certain is uncertainty."
* "The only thing that is real is the present moment."

Cooley's aphorisms are known for their wit, wisdom, and insight into the human condition. He is one of the most popular and respected aphorists of the 20th century.