Who said "The stage demands honesty; the audience can sense a lie."?

This quote is attributed to Giuseppe Verdi.

The stage demands honesty; the audience can sense a lie. - Giuseppe Verdi

"The stage demands honesty; the audience can sense a lie."

Giuseppe Verdi Truth

Operatic Composer Italian 1813–1901

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