One who does not know when to die, does... by John Ruskin | We Heart Quotes

Writer Artist Philanthropist critic social reformer

One who does not know when to die, does not know how to live.

- John Ruskin

Other quotes by John Ruskin

Men

No lying knight or lying priest ever prospered in any age, but especially not in the dark ones. Men prospered then only in following an openly declared purpose, and preaching candidly beloved and trusted creeds.

- John Ruskin

Help Suffering

Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on the other hand, is invoking, only the witness of a spirit to an statement you wish to make.

- John Ruskin

Slavery

The distinguishing sign of slavery is to have a price, and to be bought for it.

- John Ruskin

Beauty

Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.

- John Ruskin

Civilization

Civilization is the making of civil persons.

- John Ruskin

Work Men

Men were not intended to work with the accuracy of tools, to be precise and perfect in all their actions.

- John Ruskin

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