David principle has always been

[Bassim]

I am wondering if my sentences are grammatically correct.

David principle has always been never to buy paintings or any other art. He will accept them as the gift or the payment for the the work he has done.

 

[teechar]

David's principle has always been never to [STRIKE]buy[/STRIKE] pay for paintings or any other art. He will accept them as [STRIKE]the[/STRIKE] gifts or [STRIKE]the payment[/STRIKE] in lieu of [STRIKE]for the[/STRIKE] the work he has done.

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