More quotes by Leonardo da Vinci

"As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death."
"As every divided kingdom falls, so every mind divided between many studies confounds and saps itself."
"A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light."
"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."
"Wisdom is the daughter of experience"