There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper, and the people who consider price only are this man's lawful prey.

Quote by John Ruskin

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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.

In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.

In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.

Beauty deprived of its proper foils and adjuncts ceases to be enjoyed as beauty, just...

Beauty deprived of its proper foils and adjuncts ceases to be enjoyed as beauty, just...

In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.

In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.

Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The...

Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The...

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...

Every great person is always being helped by everybody; for their gift is to get...

Every great person is always being helped by everybody; for their gift is to get...

To see clearly is poetry, prophecy and religion all in one.

To see clearly is poetry, prophecy and religion all in one.

There is no wealth but life

There is no wealth but life

One who does not know when to die, does not know how to live.

One who does not know when to die, does not know how to live.

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

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...

He that has truth in his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on...

He that has truth in his heart need never fear the want of persuasion on...

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.

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...

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...

Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste...

Life being very short, and the quiet hours of it few, we ought to waste...

God alone can finish

God alone can finish

Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire...

Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire...

I looked for my soul but my soul I could not see. I looked for...

I looked for my soul but my soul I could not see. I looked for...