Painters are not in any way unsociable through pride, but either because they find few pursuits equal to painting, or in order not to corrupt themselves with the useless conversation of idle people, and debase the intellect from the lofty imaginations in which they are always absorbed.
MichelangeloDo not be concerned that you might set a target too high and fail. Be concerned that you will set it too low and succeed.
MichelangeloThe greatest risk to man is not that he aims to high and misses, but that he aims to low and hits.
Michelangelo