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.
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.
It is well with me only when I have a chisel in my hand.
I have never felt salvation in nature. I love cities above all.
I saw an angel in the block of marble and I just chiseled until I set him free.
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.
I saw an angel in the block of marble and I just chiseled 'til I set him free.
When they asked Michelangelo how he made his statue of David he is reported to have said "It is easy. You just chip away the stone that doesn't look like David."