Erik PevernagieIf we make a fly-on-the-wall review of our history and connect the significant scenarios from our memory, we can develop a comprehensive pattern of our identity that throws a whirl of light on the secreted framework of our life. ("Labyrinth of the mind")
About This Quote
In this quote, however, Da Vinci was not talking about history. He was talking about the human mind. In order to be a success in life you have to have a solid foundation. You have to be able to see the big picture in order to tackle the many challenges that will come your way in life. Without a foundation in your life you're going to get all discombobulated and flounder from one challenge to the next never being able to make any real progress. Your life will be an endless cycle of beginning and ending with no real meaning behind it. Also, when it comes to understanding the inner workings of the human mind, Da Vinci is a very popular choice.
He has spent his entire life studying human nature and he has produced some very insightful works regarding our thoughts and actions. His works include: The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Portrait of a Man in a Turban, and The Last Supper which is a side view of Jesus along with his disciples at dinner time on Earth.
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