In fact, whatever exists in the universe, in essence, in appearance, in the imagination, the painter has first in his mind and then in his hands ... it lies in his power to create them . . . Leonardo da Vinci More Quotes by Leonardo da Vinci More Quotes From Leonardo da Vinci Truly man is the king of beasts, for his brutality exceeds them. We live by the death of others. We are burial places. Leonardo da Vinci kingsanimalmen He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind. Leonardo da Vinci perseveranceinspirationallife Just as food eaten without appetite is a tedious nourishment, so does study without zeal damage the memory by not assimilating what it absorbs. Leonardo da Vinci intelligentdoememories Knowledge ... shall always bear witness like a clarion to its creator. Leonardo da Vinci witnessbearsknowledge It is useful to constantly observe, note, and consider. Leonardo da Vinci notes When you draw a nude, sketch the whole figure and nicely fit the members to it and to each other. Even though you may only finish one portion of the drawing, just make certain that all the parts hang together, so that the study will be useful to you in the future. Leonardo da Vinci drawingtogetherbeauty Among the great things which are found among us the existence of Nothing is the greatest. Leonardo da Vinci mindfulnessspiritualfound Thou, O God, dost sell us all good things at the price of labor. Leonardo da Vinci labor-dayfaithwork Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first known. Leonardo da Vinci educationallovelife I wish to work miracles. Leonardo da Vinci miraclewishaction King of the animals — as thou hast described him — I should rather say king of the beasts, thou being the greatest — because thou hast spared slaying them, in order that they may give thee their children for the benefit of the gullet, of which thou hast attempted to make a sepulchre for all animals; and I would say still more, if it were allowed me to speak the entire truth. Leonardo da Vinci kingsanimalchildren Lying on a feather mattress or quilt will not bring you renown. Leonardo da Vinci renownquiltslying I am never weary of being useful... In serving others I cannot do enough. No labor is sufficient to tire me. Leonardo da Vinci serving-otherstireenough An arch consists of two weaknesses which, leaning one against the other, make a strength. Leonardo da Vinci archesweaknesstwo There are many occasions when the muscles that form the lips of the mouth move the lateral muscles that are joined to them, and there are an equal number of occasions when these lateral muscles move the lips of this mouth, replacing it where it cannot return of itself, because the function of muscle is to pull and not to push except in the case of the genitals and the tongue. Leonardo da Vinci mouthsnumbersmoving Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active. Leonardo da Vinci artistworkmen Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen. Leonardo da Vinci distancetakenwork Those who are enamoured of practice without science are like a pilot who goes into a ship without rudder or compass and never has any certainty of where he is going. Practice should always be based upon a sound knowledge of theory. Leonardo da Vinci pilotspracticesound The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding. Leonardo da Vinci mislead-usjoyart Nothing is hidden under the sun. Leonardo da Vinci sun
