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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

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I don't think I would ever want to be a writer of detective stories - but I would like to be a detective and there is a large deal of detection in the short story. — Mary Lavin

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"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