This past must emerge from the museums in order to become a source of inspiration and creativity, to become the instrument and the joy of the people.
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Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures.Melina Mercouri
In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the Parthenon.
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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.
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You know, it is said that we Greeks are a fervent and warm blooded breed. Well, let me tell you something - it is true.
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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.
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We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present.
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