Leonardo da Vinci: That man is of supreme folly who always wants for fear of wanting; and his life flies away while he is still hoping to e

That man is of supreme folly who always wants for fear of wanting; and his life — Leonardo da Vinci

That man is of supreme folly who always wants for fear of wanting; and his life flies away while he is still hoping to enjoy the good things which he has with extreme labour acquired.

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