Dominion Quote by Leonardo da Vinci
“You can have no dominion greater or less than that over yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Notebook: Codex Atlanticus, 1500s
Self‑mastery is the highest form of dominion; control over oneself surpasses external power.
In simple terms: Control yourself above all.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑discipline.
Themes
self‑control
philosophy
personal power
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership training
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits strengthen self‑control?
- How does self‑dominion impact relationships?
A Different Perspective
Self‑mastery can be difficult to achieve.
![“The thing that was forfeited in the garden was regained. God gave him [Adam] dominion over the works of His hand. God made him His understudy, His king to rule over everything that had life. Man was master, man lived in the realm of god. He lived on terms of equality with God. God was a faith God…” quote by John G. Lake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/428/john-g-lake-12667_adam_the-thing-that-was-forfeited-in-the-gard_84356.jpg)
![“It may be said of them [the Hollanders], as of the Spaniards, that the sun never sets upon their Dominions.” quote by Thomas Gage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e12/thomas-gage-63372_dominion_it-may-be-said-of-them-the-hollanders-as_103053.jpg)