Human subtlety will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does nature because in her inventions nothing is lacking, and nothing is superfluous. Leonardo da Vinci beautifuldevisedirect Change image and share on social
Marriage is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out an eel. Leonardo da Vinci bageelhand Change image and share on social
The senses are of the earth, the reason stands apart from them in contemplation. Leonardo da Vinci contemplationearthreason Change image and share on social
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. Leonardo da Vinci approvebravebusiness share on social
I have always felt it is my destiny to build a machine that would allow man to fly. Leonardo da Vinci builddestinyfelt Change image and share on social
Medicine is the restoration of discordant elements; sickness is the discord of the elements infused into the living body. Leonardo da Vinci bodydiscorddiscordant Change image and share on social
There are four Powers: memory and intellect, desire and covetousness. The two first are mental and the others sensual. The three senses: sight, hearing and smell cannot well be prevented; touch and taste not at all. Leonardo da Vinci covetousnessdesirehear share on social
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. Leonardo da Vinci boardcastcompass Change image and share on social
Just as courage is the danger of life, so is fear its safeguard. Leonardo da Vinci couragedangerfear Change image and share on social
Knowledge of the past and of the places of the earth is the ornament and food of the mind of man. Leonardo da Vinci earthfoodknowledge Change image and share on social
