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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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Ah! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
ARISTOPHANES

Goodness War
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.
ARISTOPHANES

Courses Fortune God Running Wake
Old age is second childhood.
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Age Childhood Old Age One Liner
Prayers without wine are perfectly pointless.
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Pointless Prayer Religious Wine
Under every stone lurks a politician.
ARISTOPHANES

Hide Politics Witty
Evil events from evil causes spring.
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Evil Result Spring
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.
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People Together Winning
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.
ARISTOPHANES

Alcohol Clever Friendship Rich Successful Wine
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
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
Why, I’d like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.
ARISTOPHANES

Achievement Adventure Journey Travel
It often happens that less depends upon the valor of an army than the skill of the leader.
ARISTOPHANES

Army Leadership Skill
No man is really honest; none of us is above the influence of gain.
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Gains Honesty Men
Children have a master to teach them, grown-ups have the poets.
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Children Learning Poet
Open your mind before your mouth.
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Mind Mouths Yourself
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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