Quote by John Ruskin

Men are more evanescent than pictures, yet one sorrows for lost friends, and pictures are my friends. I have none others. I am never long enough with men to attach myself to them; and whatever feelings of attachment I have are to material things.

Men are more evanescent than pictures, yet one sorrows for l

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects upon their ephemeral experiences with people, suggesting that personal connections are fleeting compared to the enduring nature of pictures. Despite the transient nature of their interactions with people, they express a deep emotional attachment to pictures, which they consider as their true companions. The speaker conveys a sense of melancholy, as their lack of enduring connections with individuals compels them to find solace and emotional connection in tangible and inanimate objects.

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By John Ruskin

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