When I did not become enemies, then I understand that there was nothing standing.
I would like to be Maria, but there is La Callas who demands that I carry myself with her dignity.
I don't need the money, dear. I work for art.
If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should I do if someone gets hurt... retire?
When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I'm slipping.
That is the difference between good teachers and great teachers: good teachers make the best of a pupil's means; great teachers foresee a pupil's ends.