This quote is commonly attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but I have not been able to locate a primary source. Use with caution in academic or professional contexts.
“A man is worthy of praise or blame solely on account of those actions which lie within his power to do or not to do.”
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— Leonardo da Vinci Primary source“Any one who in discussion relies upon authority uses, not his understanding, but rather his memory.”
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