The Ethics of the Dust
1866
The Ethics of the Dust, written by John Ruskin and first published in 1866, is a collection of lectures aimed at young girls that intertwines mineralogy with ethical reflections. Ruskin explores the moral implications of materials, particularly precious stones, and their influence on human behavior and society. Through imaginative dialogues set in a fantastical context, he examines themes of beauty, danger, and the pursuit of wealth, ultimately questioning the nature of value in life and art.
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“Well, Lily, we must go through a little dreadfulness, that's a fact: no road to any good knowledge is wholly among the lilies and the grass; there is rough climbing to be done always.””
— John Ruskin
“Do not think of your faults; still less of others' faults: in every person who comes near you, look for what is good and strong: honor that; rejoice in it; and, as you can try to imitate it: and your faults will drop off like dead leaves, when their times comes.””
— John Ruskin
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