Quotes from Maria Callas

When music fails to agree to the ear, to soothe the ear and the heart and the senses, then it has missed the point.

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.

Love is so much better when you are not married.

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.

When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I'm slipping.

When music fails to agree to the ear, to soothe the ear and the heart and the senses, then it has missed its point.

Don't talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the goddam rules.

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.

Who would carry the bell canto - Of course Montserrat Caballe

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.

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.

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.

Love is so much better when you're not married.