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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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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

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A great thing can only be done by a great person and they do it without effort. – John Ruskin

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