Mix and knead together all the state business as you do for your sausages. To win the people, always cook them some savory that pleases them.
ARISTOPHANESDo not bandy words with your father, nor treat him as a dotard, nor reproach the old man, who has cherished you, with his age.
More Aristophanes Quotes
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By words the mind is winged.
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Full of wiles, full of guile, at all times, in all ways, are the children of Men.
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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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How can I study from below, that which is above?
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Men 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.
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Comedy is allied to justice.
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You vote yourselves salaries out of the public funds and care only for your own personal interests; hence the state limps along.
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The love of wine is a good man’s failing.
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Thou shouldst not decide until thou hast heard what both have to say.
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Today things are better than yesterday.
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A slave is but half a man.
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High thoughts must have high language.
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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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Open your mouth and shut your eyes and see what Zeus will send you.
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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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