"There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see." Time stays long enough for anyone who w… - Leonardo da Vinci

Engraved portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, facing left

"There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see."

Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it.

Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Nature is the source of all true knowledge. She has her own logic, her own laws, she has no effect without cause nor invention without necessity

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About Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian Renaissance painter, architect, inventor, engineer, sculptor, and musician. His best known painting is the Mona Lisa.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Attributed to Francesco Melzi (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci Leonard Léonard Leonardo Da Vinci

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