My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it be through Earth's loveliness. Michelangelo earthfindheaven Change image and share on social
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 confidepartphantom Change image and share on social
The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection. Michelangelo artdivineperfection Change image and share on social
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 backbeautyday share on social
If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all. Michelangelo hardknowmastery Change image and share on social
A beautiful thing never gives so much pain as does failing to hear and see it. Michelangelo beautifulfailhear Change image and share on social
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 artextendgod Change image and share on social
It is necessary to keep one's compass in one's eyes and not in the hand, for the hands execute, but the eye judges. Michelangelo compassexecuteeye Change image and share on social
