When the curtain rises, the only thing that speaks is courage.
MARIA CALLASYou 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.
More Maria Callas Quotes
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Love is so much better when you are not married.
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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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I will not be sued! I have the voice of an angel!
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When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I’m slipping.
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On stage, I am in the dark.
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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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Paris dictates fashion to the whole world.
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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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I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best.
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I prepare myself for rehearsals like I would for marriage.
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I don’t need the money, dear. I work for art.
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I want to be a mature artist with a different kind of thinking.
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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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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 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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