Quotes by Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“I am more human than rational.”

“Lovers of words have no place where honest work must be done.”

“No rational person would intentionally commit an act of evil, for everyone knows that it would bring the wrath of the community upon him. (Socrates)”

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“Think about it. For the sake of fame, men will risk great dangers. They put themselves in the jaws of death more than for their children. For fame, they will spend their money like water and work t...”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“I am more human than rational.”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“No rational person would intentionally commit an act of evil, for everyone knows that it would bring the wrath of the community upon him. (Socrates)”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“He did not smile. 'We are the keepers of the world's greatest treasures. Does that mean nothing to you?' "My children are my greatest treasures,' she said. 'Stone no matter how old, means nothing t...”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“Perfection does not take into account the viewer.' Pheidias had once said to me. 'It exists on it own, independent of and unconcerned with opinions or utility.”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“Lovers of words have no place where honest work must be done.”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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“I am telling you that the child will not out live the buildings. Do you understand that wheras women may touch the immortal by giving birth, men--great men-- must build monuments and seek fame?”

— Karen Essex, Stealing Athena

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