Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 · Boston : Aldine Book Publishing Co. · leaf 593
HITECTURE. surpassed, and therefore it might at first appear that his in-fluence of inspiration was in man. Not so ; for, when such isthe case, nationality has little power over the author, and hecan usurp as he chooses the feelings of the inhabitants of everypoint of earth. Observe, for instance,… … Fig. 46. essence of man, but to that part of his essence dependent onlocality, and therefore, on nature* The inspiration of Scott,therefore, was derived from nature, and fed by mankind. Ac-cordingly, his monument must be amidst natural scenery, yetwithin sight of the works and life of men. This…
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