In Walter Isaacson's biography of Leonardo da Vinci, the author reflects on the artist's potential career as a notary. Isaacson suggests that this would not have suited da Vinci well, as he often struggled with boredom and distraction. His interest waned when projects became monotonous, indicating a preference for creative work over routine tasks.

This observation underlines da Vinci's remarkable creativity and his drive for innovation. Engaging in repetitive tasks would likely have stifled his genius, preventing him from making the groundbreaking contributions to art and science for which he is renowned.