154 Quotes by Aristophanes

To win the people, always cook them some savoury that pleases them.

Unjust Discourse: To invoke solely the weaker arguments and yet triumph is a talent worth more than a hundred thousand drachmae.

Shrines! Shrines! Surely you don't believe in the gods. What's your argument? Where's your proof?

It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls

Under every stone lurks a politician.

Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.

Chorus of old men: If we give them the least hold over us, 'tis all up! their audacity will know no bounds! We shall see them building ships, and fighting sea-fights like Artemisia; nay if they want to mount and ride as cavalry, we had best cashier the knights, for indeed women excel in riding, and have a fine, firm seat for the gallop. Just think of all those squadrons of Amazons Micon has painted for us engaged in hand-to-hand combat with men.

If it is necessary for us to do anything [in view of peace], direct us and architect.πρὸς τάδ’ ἡμῖν, εἴ τι χρὴ δρᾶν, φράζε κἀρχιτεκτόνει.

Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.