More quotes by Michelangelo

"A man paints with his brains and not with his hands."
"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."
"I live and love in God's peculiar light."
"The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection."
"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."