A Joy for Ever (and Its Price in the Market)
''A Joy for Ever (and Its Price in the Market)'' is a treatise by John Ruskin, written in the mid-19th century, based on lectures delivered in Manchester in 1857. The work explores the relationship between art, wealth, and societal values, arguing that true art should provide lasting joy. Ruskin critiques contemporary attitudes toward wealth and poverty, advocating for a balance between beauty and utility in the political economy of art, while emphasizing the ethical responsibilities that accompany wealth. This work remains significant for its insights into the economic implications of artistic creation and appreciation.
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“The greatest minds are marked by nothing more distinctly than an inconceivable humility, and acceptance of work or instruction in any form and from any quarter. They will learn from everybody, and do anything that anybody asks of them so long as it involves only toil, or what other men might think degradation.””
— John Ruskin
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