Raphael

I give thanks to God that I was born in the time of Michelangelo.

I paint as I see, not as others wish me to.

When one is painting one does not think.

Time is a vindictive bandit to steal the beauty of our former selves. We are left with sagging, rippled flesh and burning gums with empty sockets.

You need to have an idea of those who are going to buy your products/services.

Most Holy Father, there are many who, on bringing their feeble judgment to bear on what is written concerning the great achievements of the Romans... have come to the conclusion that these achievements are more likely to be fables than facts. I, however, have always seen — and still do see —things differently.

And you, you walk alone like an executioner.