Tag Archives: John Ruskin

Thought For the Day: When Love and Skill Work Together, Expect A Masterpiece

“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” – John Ruskin, author, art critic, and social reformer (8 Feb 1819-1900)

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Thought For the Day: I Believe That the First Test of A Truly Great Man Is His Humility

“I believe that the first test of a truly great man is his humility. I do not mean by humility, doubt of his own powers. But really great men have a curious feeling that the greatness is not in them, but through them. And they … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Highest Reward For Man’s Toil Is Not What He Gets For It, But What He Becomes By It

“The highest reward for man’s toil is not what he gets for it, but what he becomes by it.” – John Ruskin (1819-1900)      

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Thought For the Day: Masterpieces Require Love and Skill Together

“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.”  – John Ruskin, author, art critic, and social reformer (8 Feb 1819-1900)    

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