I am not an angel and do not pretend to be. That is not one of my roles. But I am not a devil, either. I am a woman and a serious artist, and I would like so to be judged.
MARIA CALLASWhen I did not become enemies, then I understand that there was nothing standing.
More Maria Callas Quotes
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There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.
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When music fails to agree to the ear, to soothe the ear and the heart and the senses, then it has missed the point.
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I will not be sued! I have the voice of an angel!
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I don’t need the money, dear. I work for art.
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It’s a terrible thing to go through life thinking that you have a rock on your side when you haven’t.
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When the curtain rises, the only thing that speaks is courage.
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Only when I was singing did I feel loved.
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Love is so much better when you are not married.
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On stage, I am in the dark.
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I belong to the givers. I want to give a little happiness even if I haven’t had much for myself. Music has enriched my life and, hopefully – through me, a little – the public’s. If anyone left an opera house feeling more happy and at peace, I achieved my purpose.
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You are born an artist or you are not. And you stay an artist, dear, even if your voice is less of a fireworks. The artist is always there.
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Don’t come to me with your troubles. I have to work for my money and you are young enough to work too. If you can’t make enough money to live on you can jump out of the window or drown yourself.
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Women are not pals enough with men, so we must make ourselves indispensable. After all, we have the greatest weapon in our hands by just being women.
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I prepare myself for rehearsals like I would for marriage.
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The public is a monster and that is why I am not eager to return to the stage.
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