“In old times, men used their powers of painting to show the objects of faith; in later times, they used the objects of faith that they might show their powers of painting.”
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Ruskin, J. (n.d.). In old times, men used their powers of painting to show the objects of faith; in later times, they used the objects of faith that they might show their powers of painting. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30410-in-old-times-men-used-their-powers-of/
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Ruskin, John. “In old times, men used their powers of painting to show the objects of faith; in later times, they used the objects of faith that they might show their powers of painting.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30410-in-old-times-men-used-their-powers-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Ruskin, John. “In old times, men used their powers of painting to show the objects of faith; in later times, they used the objects of faith that they might show their powers of painting.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/30410-in-old-times-men-used-their-powers-of/.