What is there in life if you do not work? There is only sensation, and there are only a few sensationsโ you cannot live on them. You can only live on work, by work, through work. How can you live with self-respect if you do not do things as well as lies in you?
Maria CallasI belong to the givers. I want to give a little happiness even if I havenโt had much for myself. Music has enriched my life and, hopefully - through me, a little - the publicโs. If anyone left an opera house feeling more happy and at peace, I achieved my purpose.
Maria CallasI would like to be Maria, but there is La Callas who demands that I carry myself with her dignity.
Maria CallasThere 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.
Maria Callas