Quotation by

John Ruskin

Better the rudest work that tells a story or records a fact, than the richest without meaning.

Work

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John Ruskin is saying that even simple or rough work is more valuable if it communicates a clear story or truth. He believes that work, no matter how fancy or elaborate, is less important if it lacks meaningful content.

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