Raphael, Painter in Rome Quotes

“I don’t choose to be alone. I just am. – Michelangelo”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“For once man has tasted flight, his eyes will always turn toward the skies, for there he shall long to return. And you, Sparrow, have flown in the clouds for a very long time now. — Leonardo da Vinci.”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“My mother always told me that to succeed in this world, walk like you know where you’re going, and why — especially if you’re afraid. – Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“Cleverness is a detriment to any courtier, my lady, lest we outshine our ruler; however, attentiveness to humans and their relationships is necessary for keeping your head. It’s also helpful as a portrait painter, although in this case, that talent has tied my noose. - Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“When your countries leaders do something good, you get to celebrate the victory as your own, so why shouldn’t you share in the blame when they do something bad? – Imperia”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“Now, I know that when everything seems perfect —perhaps especially when everything seems perfect — you must appreciate it because somewhere around some corner, far in the future or just up ahead, things would always be so good. - Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“In oils, a perfect brushstroke is all about blending layers. No wonder oils are so good at capturing life: like people, oil paintings are created by blending together weeks, months, years of layer, after unexpected later. – Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“Satan may never win the war, but he can always win a battle. - Bibbiena”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“Fear is nothing but pain arising from the anticipation of evil. – Aristotle”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“It’s nice when you have things that you want, but only after everyone else has what they need. – Mother of Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“There’s nothing more perfect than perfect. - Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“The beauty of paint is its silence. – Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“However, even when change is ordained, it’s difficult to fathom how fast it will come, and how unrecoverable it will all be, isn’t it. - Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“I once was what you are, and what I am will be also. - Masaccio”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“Handsomeness without cleanliness is wasted. - Mother of Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“But don’t strip me of my humanity because I’m good at playing a part. You do it, too, I’ll wager, put on a smile sometimes even when you’re feeling foul, so don’t deny me those same basic human talents . - Raphael”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools speak because they have to say something.”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome

“And he replied, “Painting the world as it should be, instead of as it is.”
― Stephanie Storey, Raphael, Painter in Rome