Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts – the book of their deeds, the book of their words and the book of their art. – John Ruskin
Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart of man go together. – John Ruskin
Men cannot not live by exchanging articles, but producing them. They live by work not trade. – John Ruskin
No lying knight or lying priest ever prospered in any age, but especially not in the dark ones. Men prospered then only in following an openly declared purpose, and preaching candidly beloved and trusted creeds. – John Ruskin