In every block of marble I see a statue as plain as though it stood before me, shaped and perfect in attitude and action. I have only to hew away the…

- Michelangelo

The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.

- Michelangelo

Art is the gift of God, and must be used unto His glory. That in art is highest which aims at this.

- Michelangelo

Only God creates. The rest of us just copy.

- Michelangelo

Perfection is no small thing, but it is made up of small things.

- Michelangelo

Art is a shadow of Divine perfection.

- Michelangelo

Do not be concerned that you might set a target too high and fail. Be concerned that you will set it too low and succeed.

- Michelangelo

No great work of art is ever finished.

- Michelangelo

The idea is there locked inside. All you have to do is remove the excess stone.

- Michelangelo