He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast. (Leonardo da Vinci)

He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast.

Leonardo da Vinci

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