Communication Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“Demetrius was wont to say that there was no difference between the words and speech of the unskilled and ignorant and the sounds and rumblings caused by the stomach being full of superfluous wind. This he said, not without reason, for, as he held, it did not in the least matter from what part of them the voice emanated, whether from the lower parts or the mouth, since the one and the other were of equal worth and importance.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, 1490s
All sounds, whether from skilled speech or bodily noises, hold equal value regardless of origin.
In simple terms: Every sound matters equally.
Key Takeaway
Value all expressions.
Themes
communication
equality
perception
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- musical performance
- daily conversation
- body language
Key Concepts
phonetics
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you judge sounds by their source?
- How does this view affect listening habits?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue certain sounds convey clearer meaning.
