“Have you ever watched a bird in flight? It’s not about being lighter than air… It’s about grace and balance! You must use your body’s own weight to control your elevation and direction.”
Leonardo: Truth be told, it’s been difficult for me to settle. Painting is nice, but I often feel like my work lacks… I don’t know… purpose. Does that make sense? I’d rather contribute more practically. More directly, Architecture, perhaps. Or anatomy. I’m not content to merely to capture the world. I want to change it.
Maria: Oh, Leonardo! I have no doubt you’ll go on to do great things!
Leonardo: Vi ringrazio, Madonna. (I thank you.) That’s kind of you.
“Hey! It’s not the machine’s fault!… It’s mine. I’ve checked and rechecked my blueprints. It’s just impossible! I don’t know how to extend the flight…! Ah, che idea del cazzo! (Crazy fucking idea!)” – Leonardo da Vinci
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