67 Quotes by Maria Callas

I am not an angel and do not pretend to be. That is not one of my roles. But I am not a devil, either. I am a woman and a serious artist, and I would like so to be judged.

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

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.

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

First I lost my voice, then I lost my figure and then I lost Onassis.

I was always too mature for my age - and not very happy. I had no young friends. I wish I could go back to those days. If I could only live it all again, how I would play and enjoy other girls. What a fool I was.

I don't know what happens to me on stage. Something else seems to take over.

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?

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.