A Quote by Margaret Preston

Tis the motive exalts the action; 'Tis the doing, and not the deed.

Margaret Preston

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Action Deed Doing Motive Tis

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Margaret Preston
Australian - Artist
April 29, 1875 - May 28, 1963

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