Vitality and beauty are gifts of Nature for those who live according to its laws.
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You must grow in patience when you meet with great wrongs, and they will then be powerless to vex your mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patience helps you manage the impact of injustices on your mind.
This quote by Leonardo Da Vinci emphasizes the importance of developing patience in the face of significant injustices. When one encounters wrongdoings, cultivating patience can act as a shield against mental distress, rendering those wrongs ineffective in troubling your peace of mind.
Themes
PatienceWrongsMindMental PeaceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one might reference Da Vinci's quote to inspire patience in the audience.
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