"There is a satisfactory and available power in……" — John Ruskin
"There is a satisfactory and available power in every one to learn drawing if he wishes, just as nearly all persons have the power of learning French, Latin or arithmetic, in a decent and useful degree."
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404 Quotes by John Ruskin
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To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered.
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When we build, let us think that we build forever.
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There is material enough in a single flower for the ornament of a score of cathedrals.
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Kind hearts are the garden, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the blossoms, kind deeds are the fruit.
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Freedom is only granted us that obedience may be more perfect.
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Once thoroughly our own knowledge ceases to give us pleasure.
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All other passions do occasional good; but when pride puts in its word everything goes wrong.
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