It is useless to dabble in beauty. One must be utterly devoted to beauty, with every nerve of the body.

Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.

Get my swan costume ready.

It is useless to dabble in beauty. One must be utterly devoted to beauty, with every nerve of the body.

Play the last measure very softly.

What exactly is success? For me it is to be found not in applause, but in the satisfaction of feeling that one is realizing one's ideal.

To strive tirelessly and at all times to reach one's goal - therein lies the secret of success.