A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.
LEONARDO DA VINCIA diamond is just a lump of coal that stuck to its job.
More Leonardo da Vinci Quotes
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In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time.
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Patience serves as a protection against wrongs as clothes do against cold.
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Your brain is much better than you think; just use it!
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He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast.
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The five senses are the ministers of the soul.
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He who walks straight rarely falls.
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Being willing is not enough. We must do.
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I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death
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Learning is the only thing that never disappoints us.
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Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.
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Principles for the Development of a Complete Mind: Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses- especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.
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Nothing is hidden under the sun.
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Fear arises sooner than anything else.
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Experience is a truer guide than the words of others.
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The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.
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