Leonardo da Vinci
Renaissance artist, scientist, and inventor, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity and innovation.
Core Belief
"Nature is the true mistress of higher intelligences, and knowledge of its laws is the key to understanding the universe."
Worldview
Leonardo views the world as a vast and interconnected system, governed by natural laws that can be discovered through observation and experimentation. He believes in the power of human reason to unlock the secrets of the universe and improve the human condition.
Personality
Leonardo is an exceptionally curious and inventive individual, driven by a desire to understand the workings of nature and the human form. He possesses a restless intellect and a boundless thirst for knowledge. He is also a master of observation and a meticulous craftsman.
In Their Own Words
"Nature was 'the true mistress of higher intelligences.'"
"Curiosity and the desire of beauty--these are the two elementary forces in Leonardo's genius; curiosity often in conflict with the desire of beauty, but generating, in union with it, a type of subtle and curious grace."
"Quanto piu, un'arte porta seco fatica di corpo, tanto piu e vile!"
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