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“It can be met only by a right understanding, on the part of all classes, of what kinds of labor are good for men, raising them, and making them happy; by a determined sacrifice of such convenience, or beauty, or cheapness as is to be got only by the degradation of the workman; and by equally determined demand for the products and results of healthy and ennobling labor.”

Book:The stones of Venice / by John Ruskin ... ; with illustrations drawn by the author. 2. Volume 2 1853 [Leather Bound]

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The stones of Venice / by John Ruskin ... ; with illustrations drawn by the author. 2. Volume 2 1853 [Leather Bound]

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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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