I want to reach as many people as possible with the message of music, of wonderful opera.
Luciano PavarottiRead
People think I'm disciplined. It is not discipline. It is devotion. There is a great difference.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Discipline and devotion are often confused, but true commitment comes from passion rather than mere self-control.
In this quote, Luciano Pavarotti emphasizes that while many perceive him as disciplined, he believes that his true drive stems from devotion to his art. This distinction highlights the importance of passion in achieving one's goals, suggesting that genuine dedication is far more impactful and satisfying than simply adhering to structured rules or a rigid routine. Devotion fuels the journey towards excellence, making efforts feel more like a calling than an obligation.
Themes
DevotionDisciplineCommitmentPassionSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire a discussion at a motivational seminar about the difference between discipline and passion.
More from Luciano Pavarotti
All quotes →When I'm about to train a new opera, I first listen to how Jussi Björling did it. His voice was unique and it's his path that I want to follow. I would more than anything else wish that people compared me with Jussi Björling. It's like so I'm striving to sing.
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If I go three days without vocalizing, the voice is gone.
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Learning music by reading about it is like making love by mail.
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If your body is not in shape to sing [from the diaphragm] you will push and push but keep falling back on your throat to make the sound. This will ruin your voice.
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If children are not introduced to music at an early age, I believe something fundamental is actually being taken from them.
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