Famous quote by Alexander Smith

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"If you do your fair day's work, you are certain to get your fair day's wage - in praise or pudding, whichever happens to suit your taste"

- Alexander Smith

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This quote is written / told by Alexander Smith between December 31, 1830 and January 5, 1867. He/she was a famous Poet from Scotland. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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