Short story, "The break", p.25
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"It concentrates the mind wonderfully knowing that this [life] is all we can expect."
— Bernard MacLaverty
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets ""It concentrates the mind wonderfully knowing that this [life] is all we can expect."" in the context of "Short story, "The break", p.25" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Bernard MacLaverty" (Short Stories, The Great Profundo and Other Stories (1987))
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About Bernard MacLaverty
Bernard MacLaverty (born 14 September 1942) is an Irish fiction writer and novelist. His novels include Cal, Grace Notes, and Midwinter Break. He has written five books of short stories.
About Bernard MacLaverty
Bernard MacLaverty (born 14 September 1942) is an Irish fiction writer and novelist. His novels include Cal, Grace Notes, and Midwinter Break. He has written five books of short stories.
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