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“You might sooner get lightning out of incense smoke than true action or passion out of your modern English religion.”

Quote by John Ruskin

Book:The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings

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The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings

The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings is a compilation that showcases the intellectual depth and breadth of John Ruskin's contributions to the fields of art criticism, social theory, and environmental thought. The book includes extracts from his seminal works, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his ideas and their enduring relevance. 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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Book:Selections and Essays

Source: Selections and Essays

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“Man's only true happiness is to live in hope of something to be won by him. Reverence something to be worshipped by him, and love something to be cherished by him, forever.”

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

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

“The principle of all successful effort is to try to do not what is absolutely the best, but what is easily within our power, and suited for our temperament and condition.”

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Author:John Ruskin

“Whereas it has long been known and declared that the poor have no right to the property of the rich, I wish it also to be known and declared that the rich have no right to the property of the poor.”

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Author:John Ruskin

“In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it.”

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Author:John Ruskin

“Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on the other hand, is invoking, only the witness of a spirit to an statement you wish to make.”

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Book:The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings

Source: The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings