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I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must
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"I would not kill my enemies, but I will make them get down on their knees. I will, I can, I must"

- Maria Callas

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This quote by Maria Callas speaks with her strength of character and her dedication to justice. She is not advocating for violence, however rather for a more serene technique to her enemies. She is figured out to make them submit to her will, and she is positive that she can do so. She is not afraid to defend what she thinks in and to do something about it when essential. Her words show her guts and her desire to take a stand versus those who oppose her. She is not scared to decide and to combat for what she thinks in, even if it means breaking her enemies. Her words are a tip that we ought to never be afraid to defend what we believe in and to act when necessary. Maria Callas is a motivation to us all, and her words advise us that we should never ever hesitate to defend what our company believe in and to act when essential.

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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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