Leonardo da Vinci, MS. 2038, Bib. Nat. 34 r., from a 1908 translation, Leonardo da Vinci's note-books, Edward McCurdy.

Just as eating contrary to the inclination is injurious to the health, study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.

— Leonardo da Vinci on Education

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Leonardo da Vinci

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.