Angel Quote 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 the devil either. I am a woman and a serious artist, and I would like so to be judged.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: New York Times, 1970
She asserts her identity beyond binary moral labels, demanding recognition for her artistry and humanity.
In simple terms: She refuses simple good‑evil labels, wants to be judged as an artist.
Key Takeaway
Demand respect for your true self.
Themes
identity
art
gender
authenticity
Mood
defiant
reflective
Type
personal
artistic
When to use this quote
- career evaluation
- public criticism
- personal branding
- artistic collaboration
Key Concepts
self‑definition
artistic integrity
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rejecting binary labels affect your self‑perception?
- What challenges arise when insisting on artistic judgment only?
A Different Perspective
Critics may still reduce her to stereotypes despite her stance.
![“I see that happening with hip hop purists now. Where you have an artist like a Kendrick [Lamar] or a Drake, who are really trying different things emotionally, different things musically, and on a mainstream level. And you have underground hip hop fans dissing it, for the simple fact that it's…” quote by Talib Kweli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b42/talib-kweli-1746_art_i-see-that-happening-with-hip-hop-purist_406198.jpg)
![“What [Tulio Serafin] said that impressed me was: "When one wants to find a gesture, when you want to find how to act on stage, all you have to do is listen to the music. The composer has already seen to that." If you take the trouble to really listen with your soul and with your ears - and I say…” quote by Maria Callas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/155/maria-callas-13765_composer_what-tulio-serafin-said-that-impressed-m_772700.jpg)
