This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought Should contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native land Never to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.
ARISTOPHANESQuickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.
More Aristophanes Quotes
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You cannot make a crab walk straight.
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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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Children have a master to teach them, grown-ups have the poets.
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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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An actor should refine public taste.
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Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.
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You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.
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If you strike upon a thought that baffles you, break off from that entanglement and try another, so shall your wits be fresh to start again.
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Old age is second childhood.
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Ah! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
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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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The old are in a second childhood.
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Ignorance can be cured, but stupidity is forever.
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Love is merely the name for the desire and pursuit of the whole.
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Wealth–the most excellent of all gods.
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