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 rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.
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This quote is just one of 13 total Michelangelo Buonarroti quotes in our collection. Michelangelo Buonarroti is known for saying '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 rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.' as well as some of the following quotes.
I hope that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.
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.
This quote is just one of 13 total Michelangelo Buonarroti quotes in our collection. Michelangelo Buonarroti is known for saying '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 rough walls that imprison the lovely apparition to reveal it to the other eyes as mine see it.' as well as some of the following quotes.