I never step upon a stage without asking myself whether I will succeed in finishing the opera. The fact is that a conscientious singer is never sure of himself or of anything. He is ever in the hands of Destiny.
Enrico CarusoRead
To become a singer requires work, work, and again, work! It need not be in any special corner of the earth; there is no one spot that will do more for you than other places. It doesn't matter so much where you are if you have intelligence and a good ear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in singing comes from hard work and dedication rather than location.
Enrico Caruso emphasizes that the key to becoming a successful singer lies in relentless effort and practical skills, rather than in being in a specific place. He suggests that intelligence and a good ear for music are essential, but they must be coupled with persistent work to achieve one's goals in the art of singing.
Themes
SingingSuccessHard WorkTalentMusic
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing musical dreams.
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It was he who impressed, time and again, the necessity of singing as nature intended, and - I remember - he constantly warned, don't let the public know that you work. So I went slowly. I never forced the voice.
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