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.
MARIA CALLASWomen 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.
More Maria Callas Quotes
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I was always too mature for my age – and not very happy. I had no young friends. I wish I could go back to those days. If I could only live it all again, how I would play and enjoy other girls. What a fool I was.
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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.
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When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I’m slipping.
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Paris dictates fashion to the whole world.
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I cannot switch my voice. My voice is not like an elevator going up and down.
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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 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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Love is so much better when you are not married.
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Only my dogs will not betray me.
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On stage, I am in the dark.
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Only when I was singing did I feel loved.
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I will not be sued! I have the voice of an angel!
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I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must.
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When I did not become enemies, then I understand that there was nothing standing.
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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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