“When the bright angel dominates, out comes a great work of art, a Michelangelo David or a Beethoven symphony.”

“A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.”

“Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.”

“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.”

“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.”

“Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.”

“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.”

“The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I hope that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.”

“I am still learning.”

“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.”