Good teachers make the best of a pupil's means; great teachers foresee a pupil's ends.

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I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must.

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I would like to be Maria, but there is La Callas who demands that I carry myself with her dignity.

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It's a terrible thing to go through life thinking that you have a rock on your side when you haven't.

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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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