Amazed Quote by Bill Gates
“I've always been amazed by Da Vinci, because he worked out science on his own. He would work by drawing things and writing down his ideas. Of course, he designed all sorts of flying machines way before you could actually build something like that.”
About This Quote
Leonardo da Vinci’s self‑directed scientific curiosity and sketch‑based experimentation illustrate the value of interdisciplinary learning and imagination.
In simple terms: Da Vinci learned by drawing and writing his ideas.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and visual thinking.
Themes
creativity
interdisciplinary
learning
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- product design
- problem solving
Key Concepts
self‑directed study
visualization
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate drawing into your problem solving?
- What fields could you combine for new ideas?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on formal education may limit unconventional insights.
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![“It is apparent to me that the possibilities of the aeroplane, which two or three years ago were thought to hold the solution to the [flying machine] problem, have been exhausted, and that we must turn elsewhere.” quote by Thomas A. Edison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d5/thomas-a-edison-866_aeroplanes_it-is-apparent-to-me-that-the-possibilit_1009237.jpg)
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