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One bush, they say, can never hide two thieves.

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An insult directed at the wicked is not to be censured; on the contrary, the honest man, if he has sense, can only applaud.
ARISTOPHANES

Honesty Insult Men Praise
Look at the orators in our republics; as long as they are poor, both state and people can only praise their uprightness; but once they are fattened on the public funds, they conceive a hatred for justice, plan intrigues against the people and attack the democracy.
ARISTOPHANES

Justice Long Ourselves People
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.
ARISTOPHANES

Fight Grief Hands Himself Men Shine Sun
Do not bandy words with your father, nor treat him as a dotard, nor reproach the old man, who has cherished you, with his age.
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Age Father Happiness Men
A fox is subtlety itself.
ARISTOPHANES

Animal Foxes
You cannot make a crab walk straight.
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Crabs Habit Walk
One bush, they say, can never hide two thieves.
ARISTOPHANES

Hide One Liner Theft Thieves
It often happens that less depends upon the valor of an army than the skill of the leader.
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Army Leadership Skill
Comedy is allied to justice.
ARISTOPHANES

Comedy Justice Lying
Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
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Character Politician Voice
The wise learn many things from their enemies.
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Enemy Life Wisdom Wise
The old are in a second childhood.
ARISTOPHANES

Age Childhood Old Age One Liner
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.
ARISTOPHANES

Break Thinking Try
A man may learn wisdom even from a foe.
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Enemy Inspirational Learning Man Wisdom
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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Deceit Deceived Money
Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.
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Comedy Right True

One bush, they say, can never hide two thieves.

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