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" Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active. "

Leonardo da Vinci

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" Many are they who have a taste and love for drawing, but no talent; and this will be discernible in boys who are not diligent and never finish their drawings with shading. "

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" He who wishes to be rich in a day will be hanged in a year. "

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