Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
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See that your children be taught, not only the labors of the earth, but the loveliness of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children should learn both practical skills and appreciate the beauty of the world.
John Ruskin emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education for children, suggesting that it is not enough for them to be trained in productive work or labor; they should also be exposed to the beauty of their surroundings. This appreciation for nature and art is vital for the holistic development of individuals, nurturing both their practical abilities and their aesthetic sensibilities.
Themes
EducationChildrenBeautyLearningNature
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a school graduation, a teacher could use this quote to emphasize the importance of a balanced education.
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You talk of the scythe of Time, and the tooth of Time: I tell you, Time is scytheless and toothless; it is we who gnaw like the worm - we who smite like the scythe. It is ourselves who abolish - ourselves who consume: we are the mildew, and the flame.
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