Who said “If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at…”?

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It's credited to Michelangelo, but no reliable source from their lifetime has been found.

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“If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.”
— Michelangelo
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APA

“If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.” [Quotation attributed to Michelangelo]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28311-if-people-only-knew-how-hard-i-work/

MLA

“If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.” Attributed to Michelangelo. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28311-if-people-only-knew-how-hard-i-work/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.” Attributed to Michelangelo. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28311-if-people-only-knew-how-hard-i-work/.

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