I give my soul to God, my body to the earth, and my worldly possessions to my nearest of kin, charging them to remember the sufferings of Jesus Christ.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

It is not sufficient merely to be a great master in painting and very wise, but I think that it is necessary for the painter to be very moral in his mode of life, or even, if such were possible, a saint, so that the Holy Spirit may inspire his intellect.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

Lord, make me see thy glory in every place.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

I serve for the love of God and in Him have all my hope.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

For those who feel it, nothing makes the soul so religious and pure as the endeavor to create something perfect; for God is perfection, and whoever strives after it, is striving after something divine. True painting is only the image of the perfection of God, a shadow of the pencil with which he paints, a melody, a striving after harmony.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

Lord free me of myself, so I can please you!

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

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

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 – 1564)

Do not fret, for God did not create us to abandon us.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 -1564)

Only God creates. The rest of us just copy.

Michelangelo (Sculptor, 1475 -1564)