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
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More quotes by Leonardo da Vinci
- Art is never finished, only abandoned.
- Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art.
- The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.
- 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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