I used to worship the mighty genius of Michael Angelo - that man who was great in poetry, painting, sculpture, architecture - great in every thing he undertook. But I do not want Michael Angelo for breakfast - for luncheon - for dinner - for tea - for supper - for between meals. I like a change, occasionally.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admires Michelangelo’s brilliance but doesn’t want his influence to dominate every aspect of life, preferring occasional variety.
- In plain terms
- Great talent is admirable, but we need diversity.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance admiration with personal variety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the risks of idolizing a single figure?
- How can we enjoy genius without becoming dependent?
Another view
Too much reverence can limit personal growth.
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