Some slaves are scoured to their work by whips, others by their restlessness and ambition. – John Ruskin
You might sooner get lightning out of incense smoke than true action or passion out of your modern English religion. – John Ruskin
All great art is the work of the whole living creature, body and soul, and chiefly of the soul. – 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