Leonardo da Vinci and anger

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Anger is often more harmful than the injury that caused it.

When Leonardo da Vinci was working on his painting "The Last Supper", he became angry with a certain man. Losing his temper he lashed the other fellow with bitter words and threats. Returning to his canvass he attempted to work on the face of Jesus, but was unable to do so. He was so upset he could not compose himself for the painstaking work. Finally he put down his tools and sought out the man and asked forgiveness. The man accepted his apology and Leonardo was able to return to his workshop and finish painting the face of Jesus.