My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it be through Earth's loveliness. Michelangelo earthfindheaven Change image and share on social
Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it. Michelangelo blockdiscoverinside Change image and share on social
There is no greater harm than that of time wasted. Michelangelo greatharmtime Change image and share on social
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 artistbreakcontain Change image and share on social
Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle. Michelangelo makeperfectiontrifle Change image and share on social
The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has. Michelangelo artistcarveform Change image and share on social
From such a gentle thing, from such a fountain of all delight, my every pain is born. Michelangelo beardelightfountain Change image and share on social
The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself. Michelangelo artistconceptionmarble Change image and share on social
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 agedesignategive Change image and share on social
Carving is easy, you just go down to the skin and stop. Michelangelo carveeasyskin Change image and share on social