Quotes by John Ruskin

It is far more difficult to be simple than to be complicated; far more difficult...

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In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed:...

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

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

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I have not written in vain if I have heretofore done anything towards diminishing the...

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

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I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility.

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

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He that would be angry and sin not, must not be angry with anything but...

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

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

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

#John Ruskin