The Sparks of Genius
'Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art' - Leonardo da Vinci
Once in a while, someone comes along and changes the world significantly. One such person was Leonardo da Vinci.
I have always been fascinated by the power of human potential ... by the spark of imagination that can lead to great acts, deeds or inventions. And Da Vinci really does lead the way as one of the most shining lights that ever lived.
Some might say that this great man, born April 15 1452, was a visionary. Indeed, Da Vinci, recognized as a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer, has been described as the "Renaissance man" - a man whose "unquenchable curiosity" was equalled only by his powers of invention.
Apart from being an excellent artist - one of the greatest painters - he is recognized as the most diversely talented person ever to have lived.
His scientific vision resulted in him conceptualizing so many inventions that have since come to pass – the helicopter, tank, calculator, the double hull, solar power and an outline of a rudimentary theory of plate tectonics!
He was, without question, a man before his time.
He worked tirelessly and once said:
'A well-spent day brings happy sleep'.
Well, it is obvious from his great art works and his science, which inspired future generations that he did as much as he could in the time that he had.
His quest for knowledge and for the realization of his immense imagination was his driving force.
We all have the spark of genius within us. We all have imagination.
Let's then also make the most of it in the time that we have.
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by Karl
9:26 PM
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Yes Incredible sould indeed. What can we learn & as the Yanks say "whats the take away message?" I believe he was a trail blazer that basically stood for constant growth!
This is the only path of true happiness! Wonderful man with a great thrist for life - inspirational stuff. Cheers K
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