“Civilization is the making of civil persons.”
Quote by John Ruskin
Work
Time and Tide, by Weare and Tyne. Twenty-five letters to a working man of Sunderland on the laws of work
This book consists of a series of letters written to a working man from Sunderland, exploring the principles and regulations governing employment. The correspondence delves into various aspects of work, offering insights and guidance on the legal and ethical considerations pertinent to the laboring class during the time of its publication. more
Author
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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Source: The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings
“Imaginary evils soon become real one by indulging our reflections on them.”
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Source: pt. I. Of genral principles. pt. II. Of truth. v. 4. pt. v. Of mountain beauty
“Men cannot not live by exchanging articles, but producing them. They live by work not trade.”
Source: The Stones of Venice: The sea-stories
“No architecture is so haughty as that which is simple.”
Source: The Genius of John Ruskin: Selections from His Writings