It is a matter of the simplest demonstration, that no man can be really appreciated but by his equal or superior.
John RuskinNo person who is not a great sculptor or painter can be an architect. If he is not a sculptor or painter, he can only be a builder.
John RuskinCheerfulness is as natural to the heart of a man in strong health as color to his cheek; and wherever there is habitual gloom there must be either bad air, unwholesome food, improperly severe labor, or erring habits of life.
John Ruskin