"It seems a fantastic paradox, but it is nevertheless a most important truth, that no architecture can be truly noble which is not imperfect"
- John Ruskin
About this Quote
John Ruskin's quote speaks to the concept that perfection is not necessarily the goal of architecture. Rather, he suggests that flaw is what makes architecture noble. This idea may appear paradoxical, as we frequently pursue perfection in our work. However, Ruskin's point is that imperfection is what makes architecture special and lovely. It is the imperfections that provide architecture its character and make it stick out from the rest. By accepting imperfection, architecture can end up being more significant and motivating. In this way, flaw can be seen as a positive characteristic, instead of something to be prevented. Ultimately, Ruskin's quote motivates us to welcome flaw and use it to produce something really special.
This quote is written / told by John Ruskin between February 8, 1819 and January 20, 1900. He was a famous Writer from England.
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