Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth. John Ruskin artidealpositive Change image and share on social
Nothing is ever done beautifully which is done in rivalship: or nobly, which is done in pride. John Ruskin beautifullynoblypride Change image and share on social
No person who is not a great sculptor or painter can be an architect. If he is not a sculptor or painter, he can only be a builder. John Ruskin architectbuildergreat Change image and share on social
It is written on the arched sky; it looks out from every star. It is the poetry of Nature; it is that which uplifts the spirit within us. John Ruskin archnaturepoetry Change image and share on social
All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness. John Ruskin beautifuldarknessgaze Change image and share on social
Beauty deprived of its proper foils and adjuncts ceases to be enjoyed as beauty, just as light deprived of all shadows ceases to be enjoyed as light. John Ruskin adjunctbeautycease Change image and share on social
Let every dawn be to you as the beginning of life, and every setting sun be to you as its close. John Ruskin beginclosedawn Change image and share on social
Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you. John Ruskin darknesslightthou Change image and share on social
Large fortunes are all founded either on the occupation of land, or lending or the taxation of labor. John Ruskin fortunefoundlabor Change image and share on social
The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do. John Ruskin doubtgreathesitation share on social
