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Her theme was happiness: what it was; what it was not; where we might find it, where not; and how, if found, it must be guarded. Never must we confound it with pleasure. Nor think sorrow its exact opposite.

Mary Lavin

"Take my own father! You know what he said in his last moments? On his deathbed, he defied me to name a man who had enjoyed a better life. In spite of the dreadful pain, his face radiated happiness," said Mother, nodding her head comfortably. "Happiness drives out pain, as fire burns out fire."

Mary Lavin

Mary Lavin

Mary Lavin

Born: June 10, 1912

Died: March 25, 1996 (aged 83)

Bio: Mary Josephine Lavin was a noted Irish short story writer and novelist. She is regarded as a pioneering female author in the traditionally male-dominated world of Irish letters.

Known for:

Tales from Bective Bridge (1942)
In a Cafe (1995)
Happiness, and other stories (1969)
The house in Clewe street (1945)
A likely story (1957)

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