Quote by John Ruskin, The Two Paths

Depend upon it, the first universal characteristic of all great art is Tenderness, as the second is Truth. I find this more and more every day: an infinitude of tenderness is the chief gift and inheritance of all the truly great men. It is sure to involve a relative intensity of disdain towards base things, and an appearance of sternness and arrogance in the eyes of all hard, stupid, and vulgar peopleFrom: An Inaugural Lecture, Delivered at the Kensington Museum, January, 1858.

Depend upon it, the first universal characteristic of all gr

Summary

This quote suggests that tenderness is a crucial quality in great art, second only to truth. The author argues that the truly great individuals possess an abundance of tenderness as their chief gift. This tenderness may be accompanied by a certain level of disdain for base matters and can make them appear stern or arrogant to those who are ignorant or lack depth. The quote emphasizes the significance of tenderness as a characteristic that contributes to the greatness of art and is inherent in truly remarkable individuals.

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By John Ruskin, The Two Paths

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