“If men lived like men indeed, their houses would be temples -- temples which we should hardly dare to injure, and in which it would make us holy to be permitted to live; and there must be a strange dissolution of natural affection, a strange unthankfulness for all that homes have given and parents taught, a strange consciousness that we have been unfaithful to our fathers honor, or that our own lives are not such as would make our dwellings sacred to our children, when each man would fain build to himself, and build for the little revolution of his own life only.”
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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
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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