Quotes from authors born in 1452
I have offended God and mankind because my work didn't reach the quality it should have.
Leonardo da Vinci
Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art.
Leonardo da Vinci
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Leonardo da Vinci
There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.
Leonardo da Vinci
Life well spent is long.
Leonardo da Vinci
John Elway 
Donna Douglas 
Craig Ferguson 
Amos Oz 
John Hurt 
Robert Ryan 
Charles Lyell 
Bruno Schulz