Who said “When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.”?

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Not John Ruskin. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundListed as misattributed to John Ruskin; no source in their known works.

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“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” [Quotation attributed to John Ruskin]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16-when-love-and-skill-work-together-expect-a/

MLA

“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” Attributed to John Ruskin. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16-when-love-and-skill-work-together-expect-a/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” Attributed to John Ruskin. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16-when-love-and-skill-work-together-expect-a/.

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