Better the rudest work that tells a story or records a fact, than the richest without meaning. – John Ruskin
Mans only true happiness is to live in hope of something to be won by him. Reverence something to be worshipped by him, and love something to be cherished by him, forever. – John Ruskin
He that would be angry and sin not, must not be angry with anything but sin. – John Ruskin
Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty. – John Ruskin
The best thing that ever happened to me is that nothing happened in writing. I ended up working for engineering companies, and thats where I found my material, in the everyday struggle between capitalism and grace. Being broke and tired, you dont come home your best self. – George Saunders