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It is better decoration when, in painting, some monstrosity is introduced for variety and a relaxation of the senses and to attract the attention of mortal eyes, which at times desire to see that which they have never seen.
Michelangelo
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Michelangelo
Age: 88 †
Born: 1475
Born: March 6
Died: 1564
Died: February 18
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Michael Angelo Buonarotti
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It is well with me only when I have a chisel in my hand.
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The greatest risk to man is not that he aims to high and misses, but that he aims to low and hits.
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A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.
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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.
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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.
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So take care of your life and take notice and be observant, for the number of widows is always far greater than the number of widowers.
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Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.
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If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.
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Even if you are divine, you don't disdain male consorts.
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If the wine is not good, then throw it out!
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Painters are not in any way unsociable through pride, but either because they find few pursuits equal to painting, or in order not to corrupt themselves with the useless conversation of idle people, and debase the intellect from the lofty imaginations in which they are always absorbed.
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