Who said “Of all God's gifts to the sight of man, colour is the holiest, the most divine, the most…”?

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John Ruskin. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Stones of Venice (1853), Volume II, chapter V, section 30

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“Of all God's gifts to the sight of man, colour is the holiest, the most divine, the most solemn.”
VerifiedThe Stones of Venice (1853), Volume II, chapter V, section 30 · evidenceColor

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APA

Ruskin, J. (n.d.). Of all God's gifts to the sight of man, colour is the holiest, the most divine, the most solemn. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6654-of-all-gods-gifts-to-the-sight-of/

MLA

Ruskin, John. “Of all God's gifts to the sight of man, colour is the holiest, the most divine, the most solemn.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6654-of-all-gods-gifts-to-the-sight-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Ruskin, John. “Of all God's gifts to the sight of man, colour is the holiest, the most divine, the most solemn.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/6654-of-all-gods-gifts-to-the-sight-of/.