When I Was A Young Man, I

I Will Prove That A Great Conducting Career Is Expecting Me.

What Is Sad Is Not To Be Able To Do Today What You Have Done In Your Youth. But What Is Good Is To Remember That - When You Were Able - You Did It To The Best Of Your Ability.

But I Won't Deprive Myself Of Singing Opera As Long As My Voice Follows.

The Public Made Me And Then Encouraged Me For Many Years, And My Future Even Now Depends Upon It.

On The Other Hand, I Have Devoted So Much Energy To Reach The Top That I Accept The Stress Of Being There.