What we think or what we believe is of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do.
- John Ruskin, 1819-1900, British Writer, art critic, social reformer
Image source: An Abstract about books written about Ruskin and some useful links to be able to know more about this both painter and writer man.
Title of the paper: "About Ruskin"
by Asensio Cuevasanta, Thalia Mar
Here are some sites I found for you to find out more about Ruskin:
Every day, whenever the issue of ethical behavior confronts
you, ask this question: "How would I like to be treated in this
situation?"
- John C. Maxwell, Born 1947, American author, speaker and "leadership expert"
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1851-1931
American biologist and educator
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That man is truly good who knows his own dark places.
- Beowulf, (From Wikipedia [pronounced /ˈbeɪ.ɵwʊlf/, Old English [ˈbeːo̯wʊlf]] is a legendary Geatish hero and later king in the Old English epic poem named after him, one of the oldest surviving pieces of literature in the English language.)
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A 1908 children's book's depiction of Beowulf fighting the dragon.
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The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.
- John Locke, 1632-1704, English, Oxford scholar, medical researcher and
physician, political operative, economist and idealogue for a
revolutionary movement, and philosopher
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It is with trifles, and when he is off guard, that a man best reveals his character.
- Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860, German Philosopher
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You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.
- Oliver Goldsmith, 1730 or 1728 – 1774, Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and physician known for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield
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1924-1987, American novelist, essayist
CREDIT: Petrus, Max. "James
Baldwin, author of Just above my head ... / photo by Max Petrus." 1979.
Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress.
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