How often does this happen to you: A clever acquaintance you're not sure you actually like insults something dear to you with a few choice words, and walks off before you can find the perfect comeback. Annoying, right?
The seven historical figures featured in our classical music zingers gallery were never at a loss for the perfect comeback or bon mot. In fact, you may want to memorize their zingers and have them ready when the occasion arises, be it intermission at the opera, the lineup at the box office for your local chamber music society or right here in the comments section of the CBC Classical blog.
What's your favourite classical music quote? Let us know in the comments below or write to classical@cbc.ca.
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