An Italian and a Greek are debating the intellectual and cultural values of their respective countries. The Greek scoffs, "You Italians learned everything you know from us Greeks. For instance, we came up with the Classical Pantheon." The Italian replies, "Yes, but we improved upon everything you did. We changed their names and made some more practical ones too."
The Greek responded, "We invented architecture." The Italian said back, "Yes, but we created the Coliseum."
The Greek responded, "We created the art of sculpture." The Italian said back, "Yes, but we had Michelangelo's David Statue."
The Greek responded, "We created the art of painting." The Italian said back, "Yes, but we made the Mona Lisa."
The Greek responded, "Aha! But we created the art of love." To which the Italian retorted, "Yes, but we introduced it to women."
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