No good work whatever can be perfect, and the demand for perfection is always a sign of a misunderstanding of the ends of art

Quote by John Ruskin

Topics: Art Quotes, Perfection Quotes, Work Quotes

The weakest among us has a gift, however seemingly trivial, which is peculiar to him,...

The weakest among us has a gift, however seemingly trivial, which is peculiar to him,...

It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty.

It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty.

It is not, truly speaking, the labor that is divided; but the men: divided into...

It is not, truly speaking, the labor that is divided; but the men: divided into...

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds, the...

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts - the book of their deeds, the...

When a man is wrapped up in himself, he makes a pretty small package.

When a man is wrapped up in himself, he makes a pretty small package.

The essence of lying is in deception, not in words.

The essence of lying is in deception, not in words.

That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human...

That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human...

A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it...

A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it...

Better the rudest work that tells a story or records a fact, than the richest...

Better the rudest work that tells a story or records a fact, than the richest...

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is...

Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is...

I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it...

I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it...

There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.

There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.

Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on...

Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on...

He is the greatest artist who has embodied, in the sum of his works, the...

He is the greatest artist who has embodied, in the sum of his works, the...

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal...

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal...

Imaginary evils soon become real one by indulging our reflections on them.

Imaginary evils soon become real one by indulging our reflections on them.

The entire object of true education, is to make people not merely do the right...

The entire object of true education, is to make people not merely do the right...

Tell me what you like and I'll tell you what you are.

Tell me what you like and I'll tell you what you are.

Men don't and can't live by exchanging articles, but by producing them. They don't live...

Men don't and can't live by exchanging articles, but by producing them. They don't live...

The principle of all successful effort is to try to do not what is absolutely...

The principle of all successful effort is to try to do not what is absolutely...