Any subject is good for opera if the composer feels it so intently he must sing it out.
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Waiting and hoping are the whole of life, and as soon as a dream is realized it is destroyed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is defined by anticipation and desire, but achieving dreams can lead to their loss.
This quote by Gian Carlo Menotti suggests that much of life is spent in a state of anticipation and longing. While waiting and hoping for our dreams gives life its meaning, the moment a dream is fulfilled, it can lead to a sense of loss or emptiness, highlighting the bittersweet nature of ambition and fulfillment.
Themes
LifeDreamsHopeAnticipationFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth and dreams.
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