Light is the chaser away of darkness. Shade is the obstruction of light ― Leonardo da Vinci

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It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.

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The greatest deception which men incur proceeds from their opinions. ― Leonardo da Vinci

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He who in reasoning cites authority is making use of his memory rather than of his intellect. ― Leonardo da Vinci

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The most beautiful words of love are told in silence for a look.

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Any time not spent on love is wasted. - Torquato Tasso

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He who thinks little errs much.

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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. ― Leonardo da Vinci

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No one on his deathbed ever said, ‘I wish I had spent more time at the office. — Paul Tsongas

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Most men are of naught more use in their lives but as machines for turning food into sh*t.

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