Imaginary evils soon become real ones by indulging our reflections on them. Author: John Ruskin Copy Quote More from John Ruskin “Nothing can be beautiful which is not true.” “Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. Th…” “Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty if only w…” “I believe that the first test of a great man is his humility. I don't mean by h…”