Leonardo da Vinci: The acquisition of any knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it may thus drive out useless things and ret

The acquisition of any knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it m — Leonardo da Vinci

The acquisition of any knowledge is always of use to the intellect, because it may thus drive out useless things and retain the good. For nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first known.

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