England and greece are friends. English blood was shed on greek soil in the war against fascism — Melina Mercouri
In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the parthenon. — Melina Mercouri
We say to the british government: you have kept those sculptures for almost two centuries. — Melina Mercouri
We are ready to say that we rule the entire elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present. — Melina Mercouri
Read churchill, he tells you how crucial was the greek role in your decisive desert victory over rommel. — Melina Mercouri
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