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Maria Callas Quotes

1923–1977

Maria Callas [Μαρία Κάλλας] (born 2 December 1923 – 16 September 1977) was an American-born Greek soprano opera singer.

Singers

Also known as: Sophie Cecilia Kalos

Random Maria Callas quote

5 quotes

Don't talk to me about rules, dear. Wherever I stay I make the goddamn rules.

Some say I have a beautiful voice, some say I have not. It is a matter of opinion. All I can say, those who don't like it shouldn't come to hear me.

What a lovely voice, but who cares?

I admire Tebaldi's tone; it's beautiful — also some beautiful phrasing. Sometimes, I actually wish I had her voice.

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

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Maria Callas (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.