Quote by Melina Mercouri

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.

We say to the British government: you have kept those sculpt

Summary

This quote expresses the plea for the return of sculptures that have been held by the British government for almost 200 years. The speaker acknowledges the care given by the government in preserving these works, for which gratitude is expressed. However, invoking principles of fairness and morality, the speaker requests the sculptures be returned to their rightful owners, implying that their prolonged possession by the British government is no longer justifiable.

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By Melina Mercouri

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