It is impossible, as impossible as to raise the dead, to restore anything that has ever been great or beautiful in architecture. That which I have insisted upon as the life of the whole, that spirit which is given only by the hand and eye of the workman, can never be recalled. John Ruskin architecturebeautifuldead share on social
When a man is wrapped up in himself, he makes a pretty small package. John Ruskin makemanpackage Change image and share on social
To know anything well involves a profound sensation of ignorance. John Ruskin ignoranceinvolveprofound Change image and share on social
It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty. John Ruskin honorablelibertyperson Change image and share on social
The higher a man stands, the more the word vulgar becomes unintelligible to him. John Ruskin highmanstand Change image and share on social
Whether for life or death, do your own work well. John Ruskin deathlifework Change image and share on social
I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility. John Ruskin greathumilityman Change image and share on social
There are no such things as Flowers there are only gladdened Leaves. John Ruskin flowergladdenleaf Change image and share on social
Nothing can be beautiful which is not true. John Ruskin beautifultrue Change image and share on social