The test of a vocation is the love of the drudgery it involves.

Logan Pearsall Smith

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Vocation Work

Author

Logan Pearsall Smith

Language

English

Time

1931 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Critic Writer

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United States

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Citation

Smith, Logan Pearsall. "Art and Letters." Afterthoughts. Constable & Company, 1931.

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