Heinrich Schliemann quotes

Heinrich Schliemann was a German archaeologist and businessman, renowned for his discovery of the ancient city of Troy. His adventurous excavations contributed significantly to the study of ancient civilizations and archaeology. He became famous for connecting Homeric epics to real historical sites. Here are 3 of his quotes:

No, this customary aim of research by excavators is completely foreign to the historical work with which I am occupied... my sole and only aim is to be able to establish a historical fact, on which I disagree with some eminent historians and geographers.

Heinrich Schliemann

From that moment, I did not cease to pray to God that by his grace it might one day be permitted to me to learn Greek.

Heinrich Schliemann