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“God is a kind Father. He sets us all in the places where he wishes us to be employed. He chooses work for every creature which will be delightful to them if they do it simply and humbly. He gives us always strength enough and sense enough for what he wants us to do.”

Quote by John Ruskin

Book:The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallisation

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The Ethics of the Dust: Ten Lectures to Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallisation

This book is a collection of lectures focusing on the science and art of crystallisation, tailored for a female audience of housewives. It delves into the fundamental aspects of crystallisation, offering insights into the process and its significance. more

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John Ruskin was an influential British art critic, writer, and social critic. Known for his profound insights into art, architecture, and social issues, he had a significant impact on the aesthetics and culture of the Victorian era. more

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Source: The Religion of Ruskin: The Life and Works of John Ruskin; a Biographical and Anthological Study

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Source: Selections and Essays

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Book:Of ideas of beauty

Source: Of ideas of beauty

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Book:The Stones of Venice: The fall

Source: The Stones of Venice: The fall

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Book:Modern Painters: pt. 4. Of many things

Source: Modern Painters: pt. 4. Of many things

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Book:Precious Thoughts: Moral and Religious. Gathered from the Works of John Ruskin, A. M.

Source: Precious Thoughts: Moral and Religious. Gathered from the Works of John Ruskin, A. M.

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Book:Pt. 3, sections 1-2 of the imaginative and theoretic faculties

Source: Pt. 3, sections 1-2 of the imaginative and theoretic faculties