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If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldnt be helped. What should I do if someone get
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"If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should I do if someone gets hurt... retire?"

- Maria Callas

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This quote by Maria Callas talks to the trouble of being at the top of one's field. It acknowledges that in order to reach the top, one may have to step on others, and that this can be difficult to fix up. It likewise speaks to the concept that if one is at the top, they might feel a sense of duty for those they have actually stepped on, and that they may feel guilty for their success. The quote suggests that if one feels guilty for their success, they may think about retiring as a method to apologize. This quote speaks to the idea that success can include an expense, and that one ought to bear in mind the impact of their success on others. It likewise talks to the concept that a person should take duty for their actions, and that if they have injured somebody, they need to consider acting to make amends.

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Maria Callas This quote is written / told by Maria Callas between December 2, 1923 and September 16, 1977. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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