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

When we build, let us think that we build for ever.

When we build, let us think that we build for ever.

Let every dawn be to you as the beginning of life, and every setting sun...

Let every dawn be to you as the beginning of life, and every setting sun...

All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and...

All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and...

Men were not intended to work with the accuracy of tools, to be precise and...

Men were not intended to work with the accuracy of tools, to be precise and...

The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.

The work of science is to substitute facts for appearances, and demonstrations for impressions.

No good is ever done to society by the pictorial representation of its diseases.

No good is ever done to society by the pictorial representation of its diseases.

Whether for life or death, do your own work well.

Whether for life or death, do your own work well.

Reverence is the chief joy and power of life - reverence for that which is...

Reverence is the chief joy and power of life - reverence for that which is...

Natural abilities can almost compensate for the want of every kind of cultivation, but no...

Natural abilities can almost compensate for the want of every kind of cultivation, but no...

Cheerfulness is as natural to the heart of a man in strong health, as color...

Cheerfulness is as natural to the heart of a man in strong health, as color...

All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness.

All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness.

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.

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you.

An architect should live as little in cities as a painter. Send him to our...

An architect should live as little in cities as a painter. Send him to our...

The training which makes men happiest in themselves also makes them most serviceable to others

The training which makes men happiest in themselves also makes them most serviceable to others

Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back.

Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back.

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

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

It seems a fantastic paradox, but it is nevertheless a most important truth, that no...

It seems a fantastic paradox, but it is nevertheless a most important truth, that no...

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.

How long most people would look at the best book before they would give the...

How long most people would look at the best book before they would give the...