From such a gentle thing, from such a fountain of all delight, my every pain is born.
I cannot live under pressures from patrons, let alone paint.
I created a vision of David in my mind and simply carved away everything that was not David.
A great sculpture can roll down a hill without breaking.
Do not be concerned that you might set a target too high and fail. Be concerned that you will set it too low and succeed.
The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.