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John Ruskin

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

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John Ruskin is saying that the value and greatness of architecture come from its flaws rather than from perfect design. He believes that true nobility in buildings arises because of their imperfections, not despite them.

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