Quote by John Ruskin
How long most people would look at the best book before they would

How long most people would look at the best book before they would give the price of a large turbot for it? – John Ruskin

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In order that people may be happy in their work, these three things are needed: They must be fit for it. They must not do too much of it. And they must have a sense of success in it. – John Ruskin

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As long as there are cold and nakedness in the land around you, so long can there be no question at all but that splendor of dress is a crime. – John Ruskin

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Clothing
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There is never vulgarity in a whole truth, however commonplace. It may be unimportant or painful. It cannot be vulgar. Vulgarity is only in concealment of truth, or in affectation. – John Ruskin

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Outside of a dog, a book is a mans best friend. Inside of a dog its too dark to read. – Groucho Marx

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My belief is that communication is the best way to create strong relationships. – Jada Pinkett Smith

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Im selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, Im out of control, and at times hard to handle. But if you cant handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell dont deserve me at my best. – Marilyn Monroe

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I am someone who hopes for the best and prepares for the worst. – Hillary Clinton

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Love is an exploding cigar we willingly smoke. – Lynda Barry

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Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it. – William Shenstone

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Math is like love — a simple idea but it can get complicated. – R. Drabek

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