The laws can’t be enforced against the man who is the laws’ master. BENVENUTO CELLINI EnforceLawMasterMen
One can pass on responsibility, but not the discretion that goes with it. BENVENUTO CELLINI DiscretionResponsibility
The difference between a painting and sculpture is the difference between a shadow and the thing which casts it. BENVENUTO CELLINI DifferencePaintingShadow
A painting is merely the image of a tree, a man, or any other object reflected in a fountain. BENVENUTO CELLINI DifferencesMenTree
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. BENVENUTO CELLINI ArtDrawingEight
Withersoever the wheel of Fortune turns, Virtue stands firm upon her feet. BENVENUTO CELLINI FeetVirtueWheel
Let everyone witness how many different cards fortune has up her sleeve when she wants to ruin a man. BENVENUTO CELLINI CardsDifferentMen
All works of nature created by God in heaven and on earth are works of sculpture. BENVENUTO CELLINI EarthHeavenSculpture
