All that we call ideal in Greek or any other art, because to us it is false and visionary, was, to the makers of it, true and existent. – John Ruskin
It is his restraint that is honorable to a person, not their liberty. – John Ruskin
The first condition of education is being able to put someone to wholesome and meaningful work. – John Ruskin
To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered. – John Ruskin
Many art-worlders have an if-you-say-so approach to art: Everyone is so scared of missing out on the next hot artist that its never clear whether people are liking work because they like it or because other people do. Everyone is keeping up with the Joneses, and there are more Joneses than ever. – Jerry Saltz