Quote by Michelangelo

If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.

If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it would

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that people often overlook the amount of effort and dedication required to achieve mastery in a particular field. The speaker suggests that if others were aware of the immense amount of hard work they have put in to reach their level of mastery, they would not find it as exceptional or remarkable as they currently do. In essence, the quote serves as a reminder that behind every remarkable achievement lies a significant amount of unseen hard work and perseverance.

By Michelangelo

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