154 Quotes by Aristophanes

I saw a cavalry captain buy vegetable soup on horseback. He carried the whole mess home in his helmet.

A demagogue must be neither an educated nor an honest man; he has to be an ignoramus and a rogue.

Woman is adept at getting money for herself and will not easily let herself be deceived; she understands deceit too well herself.

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.

No man is really honest; none of us is above the influence of gain.

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

Thou shouldst not decide until thou hast heard what both have to say.

Comedy is allied to justice.

Calonice: My dear Lysistrata, just what is this matter you've summoned us women to consider.What's up? Something big? Lysistrata: Very big. Calonice: (interested) Is it stout too? Lysistrata: (smiling) Yes, indeed -- both big and stout. Calonice: What? And the women still haven't come? Lysistrata: It's not what you suppose; they'd come soon enough for that.