Michelangelo Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.”

“There is no greater harm than that of time wasted.”

“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.”

“Death and love are the two wings that bear the good man to heaven.”

“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.”

“Good painting is the kind that looks like sculpture.”

“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.”

“What do you despise? By this you are truly known.”

“If we have been pleased with life, we should not be displeased with death, since it comes from the hand of the same master.”

“I live and love in God's peculiar light.”