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Michelangelo

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.

Michelangelo

Art

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Michelangelo is saying that he sees himself as humble and not very important, yet he works hard at the skill or craft that he believes God has given him. His goal in practicing this art is to keep himself alive and active for as long as he can.

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