The strength and power of a country depends absolutely on the quantity of good men and women in it. – John Ruskin
The great cry that rises from all our manufacturing cities, louder than the furnace blast, is all in very deed for this — that we manufacture everything there except men. – John Ruskin
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
I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility. – John Ruskin
Money itself isnt lost or made, its simply transferred from one perception to another. This painting here. I bought it 10 years ago for 60 thousand dollars. I could sell it today for 600. The illusion has become real and the more real it becomes, the more desperately they want it. – Oliver Stone
Whats great about TV, and what I love about being on Parenthood, is you have this family. Im now going on four years of working with the same 100 people, and that helps you feel like your life has more roots. Its more conducive to having a family, and youre staying in town. So that part is amazing. – Dax Shepard