The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.

Michelangelo Buonarroti
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The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. I’ve read this quote and it’s related to my personal life. I've read this quote and whenever I am lazy and lazy to do something I always think about it and it gives me motivation to do something.

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