Melina Mercouri Quotes
- In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the Parthenon. Associated
- There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles. Elgin
- Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures. Acropolis
- You must understand what the Parthenon Marbles mean to us. They are our pride. They are our sacrifices. They are our noblest symbol of excellence.… Aspiration
- After independence was gained, one of the first Acts passed by the Greek government was for the protection and preservation of national monuments. Acts
- I want to believe in a personal god who looks after me and my loved ones and knows every sparrow that falls. But the suffering… Ask
- Enthusiasm is a wonderful thing. In South America they throw flowers to you. In Greece Greeks throw themselves. America
- And, of course, it must be asked: is it proper to transact with the Turks for the most reassured of Greek possessions when Greece is… Asked
- Read Churchill, he tells you how crucial was the Greek role in your decisive desert victory over Rommel. Churchill
- England and Greece are friends. English blood was shed on Greek soil in the war against fascism, and Greeks gave their lives to protect English… Blood
- We say to the British government: you have kept those sculptures for almost two centuries. You have cared for them as well as you could,… Almost Two
- You know, it is said that we Greeks are a fervent and warm blooded breed. Well, let me tell you something - it is true. Blooded
- We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present. Elgin