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The character of Michelangelos David statue and what he symbolizes, was perfectly in tune with Michelangelos patriotic feelings. This young Biblical hero demonstrated that inner spiritual strength can prove to be more effective than weapons and arms. It was Michelangelos choice to represent the David statue as an athletic, manly character, very concentrated and ready to fight. Using a mere sling this young shepherd arose to overcome his enemies. With this statue Michelangelos proved to his contemporaries that he not only surpassed all modern artists, but also the Greeks and Romans, by infusing formal beauty with powerful expressiveness and meaning into his David.