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Here are a few verified quotes and expressions of wisdom from **Mikis Theodorakis** (1925–2021), the renowned Greek composer, resistance fighter, and political activist:
1. **“I sing for those who have no voice.”**
– This phrase encapsulates Theodorakis’ lifelong commitment to giving voice to the oppressed, particularly during times of dictatorship and censorship in Greece.
2. **“Art is not a luxury. It is the oxygen of the soul.”**
– A reflection of his belief in the transformative power of music and art as a fundamental human need, not a privilege.
3. **“The artist must be on the side of the people.”**
– Theodorakis consistently saw his work as inseparable from the struggles of ordinary citizens, especially during his resistance against the military junta (1967–1974).
4. **“Only through struggle can freedom be born.”**
– A guiding principle in both his political activism and his music, often inspired by the Greek people’s resistance to fascism and oppression.
5. **“Music begins where speech stops.”**
– He often used this idea to explain why he turned poems by writers like Odysseas Elytis and Yannis Ritsos into song — to give deeper emotional resonance to their words.
Would you like a brief reflection or summary on one of these quotes?