Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy … - Sydney Smith

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Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.

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Sydney Smith (3 June 1771 – 22 February 1845) was an English clergyman, critic, philosopher and wit.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Sydney Smith

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Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship. - Sydney Smith

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