Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up I work out of love for God and I put all my hope in Him. Michelangelo on age
The best artist has that thought alone Which is contained within the marble shell The sculptor's hand can only break the spell To free the figures slumbering in the stone. Michelangelo on alone
I cannot live under pressures from patrons, let alone paint. Michelangelo on alone
The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself. Michelangelo on alone
A man paints with his brains and not with his hands. Michelangelo on art
The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection. Michelangelo on art
Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle. Michelangelo on art
I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible. Michelangelo on art
If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how gladly would I have put out the light in my eyes. Michelangelo on beauty
Every beauty which is seen here by persons of perception resembles more than anything else that celestial source from which we all are come. Michelangelo on beauty
Faith in oneself is the best and safest course. Michelangelo on best
The promises of this world are, for the most part, vain phantoms and to confide in one's self, and become something of worth and value is the best and safest course. Michelangelo on best
The best artist has that thought alone Which is contained within the marble shell The sculptor's hand can only break the spell To free the figures slumbering in the stone. Michelangelo on best
The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself. Michelangelo on best
Death and love are the two wings that bear the good man to heaven. Michelangelo on death
If we have been pleased with life, we should not be displeased with death, since it comes from the hand of the same master. Michelangelo on death
Faith in oneself is the best and safest course. Michelangelo on faith
I live and love in God's peculiar light. Michelangelo on faith
I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible. Michelangelo on god
I live and love in God's peculiar light. Michelangelo on god