Change Quote by Michelangelo Buonarroti
““You no longer feel the fear of a change of being and desire . . . The course of the hours lays not violent hands upon you ; necessity and chance guide not your steps ... I can hardly write without envy. --Michelangelo on the dead.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, attributed to Michelangelo, 16th century
The passage reflects on the inevitability of change and the subtle forces shaping life, suggesting a quiet acceptance of destiny without envy.
In simple terms: Change is inevitable and guided by unseen forces.
Key Takeaway
Accept change without envy.
Themes
change
acceptance
destiny
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- historical study
Key Concepts
philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to inevitable change?
- What role does envy play in your growth?
A Different Perspective
The tone may romanticize inevitability, overlooking personal agency.
