In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the Parthenon. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes country immediately parthenon
You know, it is said that we Greeks are a fervent and warm blooded breed. Well, let me tell you something - it is true. Melina Mercouri bloodbreedfervent Change image and share on social
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. Melina Mercouri backbritishcare share on social
Read Churchill, he tells you how crucial was the Greek role in your decisive desert victory over Rommel. Melina Mercouri churchillcrucialdecisive Change image and share on social
Nothing is beautiful, only man: on this piece of naivete rests all aesthetics, it is the first truth of aesthetics. Let us immediately add its second: nothing is ugly but degenerate man - the domain of aesthetic judgment is therewith defined. Friedrich Nietzsche addaestheticbeautiful share on social
Having a Congress with a more diverse educational and professional background would serve the country well. And given the budget challenges facing America today, we might benefit from a few more cold, calculating problem solvers, and fewer courtroom impresarios. John Sununu americabackgroundbenefit share on social
The Parthenon without the marbles is like a smile with a tooth missing. Neil Kinnock marblemissparthenon Change image and share on social