Melina Mercouri Quotes

You know, it is said that we Greeks are a fervent and warm blooded breed. Well, let me tell you something – it is true.

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, for which we thank you. But now in the name of fairness and morality, please give them back.

We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present.

There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles.

Read Churchill, he tells you how crucial was the Greek role in your decisive desert victory over Rommel.

Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures.