Vitality and beauty are gifts of Nature for those who live according to its laws.
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The worst evil which can befall the artist is that his work should appear good in his own eyes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
An artist should strive for self-awareness and critical evaluation of their work.
Leonardo da Vinci highlights the danger that artists face when they become complacent and believe that their work is without fault. This quote suggests that true artistic growth comes from a critical appreciation of one's own work, rather than self-satisfaction, which can hinder improvement and creativity.
Themes
ArtistSelf-AwarenessComplacencyGrowthArtisticEvaluation
In practice
Example use cases
During an art critique session, I shared, 'The worst evil which can befall the artist is that his work should appear good in his own eyes.'
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