Quote by Neil Kinnock

The Parthenon without the marbles is like a smile with a tooth missing.

The Parthenon without the marbles is like a smile with a too

Summary

This quote is a metaphor expressing how the absence of the marbles from the Parthenon in Athens leaves the structure incomplete and diminishes its beauty. It compares this situation to a smile with a missing tooth, highlighting the idea that just as a smile loses its charm and wholeness with a tooth missing, the Parthenon loses its grandeur without its original decorative marbles. This quote conveys the importance of preserving historical artifacts and emphasizes the significance of the marbles to the overall aesthetic and historical significance of the Parthenon.

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