Quote by Leonardo da Vinci

Many are they who have a taste and love for drawing, but no talent; and this will be discernible in boys who are not diligent and never finish their drawings with shading.

Many are they who have a taste and love for drawing, but no

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This quote suggests that having a natural inclination or passion for drawing is not enough to become skilled at it. It implies that those who lack talent can be identified through their lack of commitment, laziness, and inability to complete their drawings with proper shading. In other words, it insinuates that diligence and attention to detail are essential in developing artistic talent.

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