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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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The first condition of education is being able to put someone to wholesome and meaningful work. – John Ruskin

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