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John Ruskin:He is the greatest artist who has


He is the greatest artist who has embodied, in the sum of his works, the greatest number of the greatest ideas.
by John Ruskin


I Ching:The way of the Creative works through


The way of the Creative works through change and transformation, so that each thing receives its true nature and destiny and comes into permanent accord with the Great Harmony: this is what furthers and what perseveres.
by I Ching


David Hume:Avarice, the spur of industry, is so


Avarice, the spur of industry, is so obstinate a passion, and works its way through so many real dangers and difficulties, that it is not likely to be scared by an imaginary danger, which is so small that it scarcely admits of calculation.
by David Hume


The Talmud:Richer is one hour of repentance and


Richer is one hour of repentance and good works in this world than all of life of the world to come; and richer is one hour's calm of spirit in the world to come than all of life of this world.
by The Talmud


William Cowper:Acquaint thyself with God, if


Acquaint thyself with God, if thou would'st taste His works. Admitted once to his embrace, Thou shalt perceive that thou was blind before: Thine eye shall be instructed; and thine heart Made pure shall relish with divine delight Till then unfelt, what hands divine have wrought.
by William Cowper


Samuel Johnson:Great works are performed, not by


Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. Yonder palace was raised by single stones, yet you see its height and spaciousness. He that shall walk with vigor three hours a day will pass in seven years a space equal to the circumference of the globe.
by Samuel Johnson


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