To win the people, always cook them some savoury that pleases them.
ARISTOPHANESMen of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.
More Aristophanes Quotes
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It is right that the good should be happy, that the wicked and the impious on the other hand, should be miserable; that is a truth, I believe, which no one will gainsay.
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Open your mouth and shut your eyes and see what Zeus will send you.
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Why, I’d like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.
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Your lost friends are not dead, but gone before, advanced a stage or two upon that road which you must travel in the steps they trod.
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It should not prejudice my voice that I’m not born a man, if I say something advantageous to the present situation. For I’m taxed too, and as a toll provide men for the nation.
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There is no beast, no rush of fire, like woman so untamed. She calmly goes her way where even panthers would be shamed.
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A fox is subtlety itself.
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Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.
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The wise learn many things from their enemies.
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When men drink, then they are rich and successful and win lawsuits and are happy and help their friends. Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.
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There’s no art where there’s no fee.
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An actor should refine public taste.
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Under every stone lurks a politician.
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Ah! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
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Woman is adept at getting money for herself and will not easily let herself be deceived; she understands deceit too well herself.
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