The study of the Greeks and Romans was evident here as the artist became more realistic because Neoplatonic. It was a school of thought that believed that the reflection of nature could lead to ascension to God. Art evolved from being raw and obvious to being beautiful and clear. The saints were no longer just bigger, but art allows them to still be at the center. Mathematics was added to the process with people like Alberti and Da Vinci commenting on how mathematics gave value to their works of art. The process of reaching the end now mattered, just as Francesco Guicciardini, paved the way for context to matter when evaluating history. This was an extremely important change from the Middle Ages. This ultimately made understanding easier and less overwhelming. Learning and realizing one's potential was one of the great humanistic ideals. Many scholars have commented that the ultimate goal was to be well-read and complete in all respects. Francios Rabelias believed that education in all areas, from language to science, was of the utmost importance. Pico della Mirandola, speaks of the unlimited human potential to create and the ability to do anything. These humanists reject the madness of the Middle Ages, and through infinite potential and knowledge, humans can do so