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“When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come.” quote by Leonardo da Vinci
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“When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come.”

Leonardo da Vinci

About This Quote

Source Notebook: Reflections on Nature, Leonardo da Vinci, 1500s

Touching a stream connects us to past flow and future possibilities.

In simple terms: Stream links past and future.

Key Takeaway

Embrace continuity.

Themes

nature time perception

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • walking by rivers
  • meditation
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

flow temporality mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the river symbolize for you?
  • How can you stay present while honoring the past?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on the present may overlook immediate realities.

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