Hunger knows no friend but its feeder.
ARISTOPHANESAn insult directed at the wicked is not to be censured; on the contrary, the honest man, if he has sense, can only applaud.
More Aristophanes Quotes
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Weak mortals, chained to the earth, creatures of clay as frail as the foliage of the woods, you unfortunate race, whose life is but darkness, as unreal as a shadow, the illusion of a dream.
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Tis not for us to warn a wilful sinner; We stay him not, but let him run his course, Till by misfortunes rous’d, his conscience wakes, And prompts him to appease th’ offended gods.
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It often happens that less depends upon the valor of an army than the skill of the leader.
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The gods, my dear simple fellow, are a mere expression coined by vulgar superstition. We frown upon such coinage here.
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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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Youth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but stupid lasts forever.
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By words the mind is winged.
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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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Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.
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Women, you overheated dipsomaniacs, never passing up a chance to wangle a drink, a great boon to bartenders but a bane to us–not to mention our crockery and our woolens!
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Surely you do not believe in the gods. What’s your argument? Where’s your proof?
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A man should be able to stand up under any disaster for his country’s good.
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Open your mouth and shut your eyes and see what Zeus will send you.
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Ah! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
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