I would treat her like an egg, the shell of which we remove before eating it; I would take off her mask and then kiss her pretty face.
ARISTOPHANESI would treat her like an egg, the shell of which we remove before eating it; I would take off her mask and then kiss her pretty face.
ARISTOPHANESHigh thoughts must have high language.
ARISTOPHANESWhat unlooked-for things do happen, to be sure, in a long life!
ARISTOPHANESWhy, I’d like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.
ARISTOPHANESMen 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.
ARISTOPHANESOne must not try to trick misfortune, but resign oneself to it with good grace.
ARISTOPHANESThou shouldst not decide until thou hast heard what both have to say.
ARISTOPHANESAh! the Generals! they are numerous, but not good for much!
ARISTOPHANESYou cannot make a crab walk straight.
ARISTOPHANESA man should be able to stand up under any disaster for his country’s good.
ARISTOPHANESWise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.
ARISTOPHANESIt is the compelling power of great thoughts and ideas to engender phrases of equal size.
ARISTOPHANESEven if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.
ARISTOPHANESYouth ages, immaturity is outgrown, ignorance can be educated, and drunkenness sobered, but stupid lasts forever.
ARISTOPHANESWoman is adept at getting money for herself and will not easily let herself be deceived; she understands deceit too well herself.
ARISTOPHANESWhen 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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