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by Leonardo da Vinci (from Prophecies)

The stone, feeling itself struck by flint, was astonished and said in a stern voice, “How can you be so presumptuous as to trouble me? Stop upsetting me. You have given me a blow as though in revenge, and yet I have never annoyed anyone.”

To this the flint replied, “If you will be patient, you will see a marvelous result.” The stone calmed down and bore its sufferings with patience and fortitude, and saw itself give birth to a marvelous fire that was so powerful that it was useful for many things.

This is relevant to those who are fearful as they begin their studies, and then when they become able to control themselves and continue patiently with their studies, find that they achieve things that are marvelous to see.

Irish Knot of Eternity Tombstone. County Clare, Ireland, 1980.

Photograph by Phil Cousineau.