Words of Wisdom — March 6, 2014 Michelangelo on Vision bigthinkeditor Copy a link to the article entitled http://Michelangelo%20on%20Vision Share Michelangelo on Vision on Facebook Share Michelangelo on Vision on Twitter (X) Share Michelangelo on Vision on LinkedIn “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo
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