To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality. - John Ruskin

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To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.

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About John Ruskin

John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was an English author, poet and painter, most famous for his work as art critic and social critic.

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Alternative Names: Kata Phusin • Rŏsŭkʻin • J. Ruskin • John Rosukin • Jon Rasukin • Dzhon Rëskin • Ruskin
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