Vitality and beauty are gifts of Nature for those who live according to its laws.
Leonardo Da VinciRead
You can have no dominion greater or less than that over yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True power comes from self-control and mastery over oneself.
This quote by Leonardo Da Vinci emphasizes the importance of self-governance and personal mastery. It suggests that the greatest form of dominion one can possess is the ability to control one's own thoughts, actions, and desires, highlighting self-discipline as a fundamental aspect of personal power.
Themes
Self-ControlMasteryDominionPowerSelf-Discipline
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used as a motivational reminder in a self-help seminar to encourage personal development.
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