Quotes About Greece - 50 Inspiring Greece Quotes For Your Day

50 Quotes about Greece for Greek culture lovers and vacation dreamers. Inspiring Greece quotes from the best Greek philosophers, writers and poets.

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It took me five years of living in Greece, but finally, I put together a collection of the best quotes about Greece!

These quotes have been chosen from Greek philosophers, as well as writers and travelers who found themselves on Greek shores.

As with any good sayings, these Greece quotes make you think on many different levels.

Sure, you'll think of Greece (at least I hope so!), but you'll also think about life and your place in the universe – just as any Greek philosopher would!

50 Quotes About Greece

Greece – The feeling of being lost in time and geography with months and years hazily sparkling ahead in a prospect of inconjecturable magic

– Patrick Leigh Fermor

Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean sea.

– Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

“On a summers night, I have sat on the balcony drinking Ouzo, watching the ghosts of Greek Heroes sailing past, listening to the rustle of their sail cloths and the gentle lapping of their oars…and lain alongside Pythagoras watching him study the myriad of triangles in the constellations twinkling above us.”

– Phil Simpkin

The ancient Oracle said that I was the wisest of all the Greeks. It is because I alone, of all the Greeks, know that I know nothing.

– Socrates

Greece is a good place to look at the moon, isn’t it

– Kari Hesthamar

You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity.

– Epicurus

If I’d been born in ancient Greece, I’d worship Zeus and Aphrodite

– Richard Dawkins

I want to have an ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ experience where I drop off the face of the planet and move to Greece.

– Jennifer Hyman

There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance

– Socrates

I want to see the Parthenon by moonlight

– Daphne Du Maurier

For the wise is easy to go anywhere. Because the whole world is home for a good soul.

– Democritus

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We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.

– Aristotle Onassis

Everything flows

– Heraclitus

In many ways we are all sons and daughters of ancient Greece.

– Nia Vardalos

There was never a genius without a tincture of madness

– Aristotle

Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.

– Nikos Kazantzakis

There is nothing permanent except change

– Heraclitus

As you set out for Ithaca, hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.

– Konstantinos Kavafis

Athens, the eye of Greece, mother of arts and eloquence, native to famous wits.

– John Milton

How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.

– Alexander the Great

Inspiring Quotes About Greece

Have you visited Greece, and if not, where would you like to go? You've probably heard of the glamorous islands of Mykonos and Santorini, but there's a lot more to Greece.

From the magnificent landscapes of Meteora to the quiet islands such as Schinoussa and everything in between, Greece has something for everyone!

Which reminds me, I've got a great list of Santorini quotes and Santorini Instagram captions here.

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.

– Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

If you go back to the Greeks and Romans, they talk about all three – wine, food, and art – as a way of enhancing life.

– Robert Mondavi

The Greeks had invented democracy, built the Acropolis and called it a day.

– David Sedaris

Nature does nothing without purpose or in vain

– Aristotle

Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist.

– Epicurus

Greece was a muse. It inspired creativity in magical ways that I can’t even begin to understand or explain.

– Joe Bonamassa

Man is the measure of all things

– Protagoras

The less you want, the richer you are. The more you need in order to be happy, the more miserable you'll be.

– Yanni

Knowledge creates happiness

– Plato

There are two kinds of people. Greeks, and everyone else who wish they was Greek.

– My big fat Greek wedding

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Quotes for lovers of Greek culture

I have always been consumed with one desire; to touch and see as much as possible of the earth and the sea before I die

– Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

– Aristotle

Beware the barrenness of a busy life

– Socrates

I hope nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.

– Nikos Kazantzakis

The best things in life, the very best things happen unexpectedly

– Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

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Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all

– Aristotle

For persuasion, reasoning is far stronger than gold

– Democritus

Reach what you cannot

– Nikos Kazantzakis, Report to Greco

There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles

– Melina Mercouri

Never start a job, a battle, or a relationship, if the fear of losing overshadows the prospect of success.

– Aristotle Onassis

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Of all things which wisdom provides to make life entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship

– Epicurus

All you need is passion. If you have a passion for something, you'll create the talent.

– Yanni

It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters

– Epictetus

Happiness depends upon ourselves

– Aristotle

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for

– Epicurus

The beginning is the most important part of the work

– Plato

The unexamined life is not worth living

– Socrates

A man needs a little madness, or else… he never dares cut the rope and be free

– Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

Give me a word, any word, and I'll show you that the root of that word is Greek

– Every Greek, ever

It's all Greek to me!

– Everyone who's tried to learn Greek!

“My childhood in Corfu shaped my life. If I had the craft of Merlin, I would give every child the gift of my childhood.”

― Gerald Durrell

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If you enjoyed these famous Greek quotes, you might also like to read some of these most commonly asked questions and answers:

What is a famous Greek quote?

‘Know thyself' is a popular quote that was one of the original Delphic Maxims. It's been used throughout history as a reminder to think deeply about one's own character and behaviors.

What is Greece famously known for?

Greece is known as the birthplace of democracy, and the ancient Greeks also made important contributions to literature, philosophy, theater and mathematics. Today, Greece is well-known for its impressive archaeological sites, beautiful islands, stunning landscapes, delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and unique art and architecture.

Who are the most quoted Greek philosophers?

The most influential and widely-quoted ancient Greek philosophers are Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. These three figures laid the groundwork for a great deal of Western thought and are widely quoted in the fields of philosophy and political science. Other well-known and quoted philosophers from Greece include Epicurus, Thales, and Democritus – all of which have made significant contributions to the field.

What was ancient Greece like?

Ancient Greece was a vibrant society, with a strong emphasis on art, literature, philosophy, and science. Its citizens lived in city-states that were often in competition with one another. Greek culture was highly advanced for its time, and the Ancient Greeks are credited with many inventions and innovations such as the Olympics, democracy, and even theatrical performances. Ancient Greek culture has had a lasting impact on art, architecture, literature, and politics to this day.

This article listed a collection of 50 inspiring quotes about Greece, reflecting the unique culture and life of the Greek people. It features quotes from famous writers and travelers, covering topics such as excellence, habit, fear, wanderlust, and the beauty of the Greek islands. The quotes provide insight into why people love Greece, from its laid-back atmosphere to its age-old culture.

Dave Briggs visiting an island in Greece

– Dave Briggs
Dave is a travel writer originally from the UK who now lives in Athens, Greece. As well as putting together these quotes on Greece, he's written hundreds of travel guides and blog post insights to do with Greece. Follow Dave on social media for travel inspiration from Greece and beyond: