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

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

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge is acquired by diligent study.

I don't hate you.. I just don't like that you exist

The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.

If an organization produces a document, it should be made public as soon as possible.

I do love to sing. Had I a longer set of thigh bones and a sweeter voice, I should have loved to be a performer.

I'd sell my soul for a good cause.

It seems almost inherent in human beings that when you are thriving for a certain level of spirituality, you tend to reject clothes, and the implied need to hide yourself.

Every team that I've played on, I've either been the captain or co-captain.

The world's most powerful investment bank is a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money.

Now I'm grown up and playing in a band.