Michelangelo's Controversy

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The great artist Michelangelo once said, “The greater danger for the most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.” Do you agree or disagree with Michelangelo’s statement? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with details and specific examples. I agree with this but at the same time I don’t completely agree with the second part. Yes, we sometimes won’t go the full mile for something because we fear that we won’t make it. Although just because it may seem like nothing got accomplished since you didn’t reach your goal doesn’t mean you didn’t accomplish anything. I agree with this statement for the most part. I see where a person can fear they won’t accomplish

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