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.

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

In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the 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.

In Greece we're too poor to go to psychiatrists -- we have friends instead.

Enthusiasm is a wonderful thing. In South America they throw flowers to you. In Greece Greeks throw themselves.

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.

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?

After independence was gained, one of the first Acts passed by the Greek government was for the protection and preservation of national monuments.

The person who has read just a single book argues. The person who has read the entire library watches in silence.

Why do you tell me this?" he asked. "How can you know who I'm speaking to?

Sometimes I have to pretend I feel brave before I actually do. Sometimes I never make it past the pretending part. But those days are getting fewer and further between.

But the thing is, a wife is a wife and you can't ditch her like a worn shirt after a life.

Walt put everything he knew about communication with images into the park, so it was very familiar.

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.

Sometimes the gift of an inquisitive nature to the young can be greater than that of the wisdom which comes of age.

For tradition to be alive it has to be allowed to be a fountain of power for things undreamt of, things to come.

Complexity kills. It sucks the life out of developers, it makes products difficult to plan, build and test, it introduces security challenges, and it causes end-user and administrator frustration.

I just don't like the whole Hollywood thing.