Quote by Leonardo DaVinci

You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure, what you do not understand.

You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure, what you

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This quote suggests that it is problematic to either praise or criticize something that we do not fully comprehend. While praising something without understanding its true worth may lead to a biased or uninformed evaluation, criticizing it without understanding its intricacies can breed ignorance and unfair judgment. Thus, the quote encourages us to be cautious and knowledgeable before forming opinions or passing judgments on matters we do not fully comprehend.

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By Leonardo DaVinci

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