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Herbert von Karajan Quotes

1908–1989 Austria

Herbert von Karajan (born Heribert, Ritter von Karajan; 5 April 1908 – 16 July 1989) was an Austrian orchestra and opera conductor.

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Those who have achieved all their aims probably set them too low.

A New York City taxi driver asked him where to go; Karajan replied "No matter - I am in demand everywhere."

If I tell the Berliners to step forward, they do it. If I tell the Viennese to step forward, they do it, but then they ask why.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Herbert von Karajan (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.