Leonardo Da VinciHuman 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.
About This Quote
The world is full of beautiful things, not only the natural world but also the built world, and it seems as if there is no need for any invention. But as we continue to invent new things, we find that every time we invent something new we use an old idea. Nature has a way of making sure that nothing is missing or extra. Everything is complete and ready to use. As we continue to invent, we will always find ways to insert our own ideas and designs into nature and build something better than nature could have done on its own.
Some Similar Quotes
- The sunlight claps the earth, and the moonbeams kiss the sea: what are all these kissings worth, if thou kiss not me?
- In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if you do not like me...
- If I were a tree, I would have no reason to love a human.
- A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.
- This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of...
More Quotes By Leonardo Da Vinci
- All our knowledge has its origin in our perceptions
- Our life is made by the death of others.
- A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.
- Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.
- All sciences are vain and full of errors that are not born of Experience, the mother of all Knowledge.