Men cannot not live by exchanging articles, but producing them. They live by work not trade. — John Ruskin
Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts / the book of their deeds — John Ruskin
Nothing is ever done beautifully which is done in rivalship: or nobly, which is done in pride. — John Ruskin
The training which makes men happiest in themselves also makes them most serviceable to others. — John Ruskin
The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. — John Ruskin
A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money. — John Ruskin
No good work whatever can be perfect, and the demand for perfection is always a sign of a misunderstanding of the ends of art. — John Ruskin
The common practice of keeping up appearances with society is a mere selfish struggle of the vain with the vain. — John Ruskin
Some slaves are scoured to their work by whips, others by their restlessness and ambition. — John Ruskin
Nearly all the evils in the church have arisen from bishops desiring power more than light. — John Ruskin
Music when healthy, is the teacher of perfect order, and when depraved, the teacher of perfect disorder. — John Ruskin