We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present. Melina Mercouri elginenterpriseentire Change image and share on social
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 under Turkish invasion and subjugation? Melina Mercouri askgreecegreek 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
There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles. Melina Mercouri elginmarblething Change image and share on social
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
In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the Parthenon. Melina Mercouri countryimmediatelyparthenon Change image and share on social
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 pilots. Melina Mercouri bloodenglandenglish Change image and share on social
Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures. Melina Mercouri acropolisconcerncontinue Change image and share on social
