Benvenuto Cellini Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
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“There are many kinds of conceit, but the chief one is to let people know what a very ancient and gifted family one descends from.”
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“Let everyone witness how many different cards fortune has up her sleeve when she wants to ruin a man.”
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“One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it.”
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“The laws can't be enforced against the man who is the laws' master.”
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“All works of nature created by God in heaven and on earth are works of sculpture.”
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“A painting is merely the image of a tree, a man, or any other object reflected in a fountain. The difference between a painting and sculpture is the difference between a shadow and the thing which casts it.”
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“I say that the art of sculpture is eight times as great as any other art based on drawing, because a statue has eight views and they must all be equally good.”
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“Laws cannot be imposed on him who is the master of the law.”
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“Cats of good breed hunt better fat than lean.”
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