Cradle Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“It seems that it had been destined before that I should occupy myself so thoroughly with the vulture, for it comes to my mind as a very early memory, when I was still in the cradle, a vulture came down to me, he opened my mouth with his tail and struck me a few times with his tail against my lips.”
About This Quote
Source Notebook entry, c. 1500
A vivid childhood memory of a vulture symbolizes early encounters with fear and survival.
In simple terms: Early fear shapes us.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on formative fears.
Themes
memory
fear
survival
symbolism
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- storytelling
- artistic inspiration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
trauma
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What childhood fear still influences you?
- How can confronting fear empower you?
A Different Perspective
Memory may be metaphorical, not literal.
