Opera is an extremely disciplined art form, and every excess a singer indulges in has a direct effect on the voice.

There is no short cut to a place worth going.

I've always tried to be cheerful, because I think people who whine are boring, and I never could tolerate bores.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

In youth we run into difficulties. In old age difficulties run into us.

When you're in love, the whole world is Jewish.

There is something in me-I just can't stand to admit defeat.