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It was work that made no figure and created no sensation; but I loved it and did it well.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “It was work that made no figure and created no sensation; but I loved it and did it well.”
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In this statement, Alexander expresses his passion for his work, despite its lack of recognition or impact.
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