I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.

The painter has the Universe in his mind and hands.

There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.

...the most sublime of oddballs, Leonardo da Vinci

If you are alone you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion you belong only half to yourself, or even less, in proportion to the thoughtlessness of his conduct; and if you have more than one companion you will fall more deeply into the same plight.

The Last Supper is supposed to be thirteen men. Who is this woman?

"Everyone misses it, our preconceived notions of this scene are so powerful that our mind blocks out the incongruity and overrides our eyes.