The Medici created and destroyed me.

Principles for the Development of a Complete Mind: Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses- especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.

Fear arises sooner than anything else.

When Fortune comes, seize her in front with a sure hand, because behind she is bald.

Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.

When you look at a wall spotted with stains...you may discover a resemblance to various landscapes, beautiful with mountains, rivers, rocks, trees. Or again, you may see battles and figures in action, or strange faces and costumes, and an endless variety of objects which you could reduce to complete and well-drawn figures.

To lie is vile, to tell truth is excellent, if not noble.