--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Many believe - and I believe - that I…" description: "\"Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up; I work out of lov..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d72/michelangelo-2976_age_many-believe-and-i-believe-that-i-have-b_699592.jpg" --- # Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated… ![“Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up; I work out of love for God and I put all my hope in Him.” quote by Michelangelo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d72/michelangelo-2976_age_many-believe-and-i-believe-that-i-have-b_699592.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d72/michelangelo-2976_age_many-believe-and-i-believe-that-i-have-b_699592.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d72/michelangelo-2976_age_many-believe-and-i-believe-that-i-have-b_699592.jpg) > “Many believe - and I believe - that I have been designated for this work by God. In spite of my old age, I do not want to give it up; I work out of love for God and I put all my hope in Him.” [Michelangelo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michelangelo/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine calling persists despite age; love for God fuels purpose and hope. **In simple terms:** God’s love drives purpose. Key Takeaway Serve with love. Themes faith purpose age Mood reflective inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - career transition - volunteering - spiritual practice Key Concepts theology vocation Questions to Reflect On - How does love shape your vocation? - What does purpose look like in later life? A Different Perspective Physical limitations may hinder service. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/) [Hope](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/hope/) [Lord](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/lord/) [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) [Old age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/old-age/) [Spite](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spite/) [Work out](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/work-out/) ## Related quotes > [I serve for the love of God and in Him have all my hope.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michelangelo/i-serve-for-the-love-of-god-and-in-him-have-all-my-hope/) [Michelangelo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michelangelo/) > [It is good to love God for hope of reward, but it is better to love God for love's sake; and the prayer goes:…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/swami-vivekananda/it-is-good-to-love-god-for-hope-of-reward-but-it-is-better-to-love/) [Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-vivekananda/) > [In spite of my surroundings, of my education, I had no love for God.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-green-ingersoll/in-spite-of-my-surroundings-of-my-education-i-had-no-love-for-god/) [Robert Green Ingersoll](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-green-ingersoll/) > [Was it love of people?' 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