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Playwright

Ancient Greek playwright, known as the father of comedy. Born in 444 BC and died in 385 BC. His works have had a profound impact on subsequent drama, with masterpieces such as 'The Clouds' and 'The Birds'.

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Famous Aristophanes Quotes

“Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life.”

People Life Stills Wisdom Law Wise Wise People

Author:Aristophanes

“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.”

People States Together Winning Please Cooks Sausage Savory

Book:The Knights

Source: The Knights

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

People Winning Please Promise Election Cooks

Book:The Eleven Comedies

Source: The Eleven Comedies

“Look at the orators in our republics; as long as they are poor, both state and people can only praise their uprightness; but once they are fattened on the public funds, they conceive a hatred for justice, plan intrigues against the people and attack the democracy.”

People Looks Long States Justice Poor Democracy Plans Hatred Praise Fund Republic Intrigue Public Service Orators Uprightness

Book:Plutus (Sparklesoup Classics)

Source: Plutus (Sparklesoup Classics)

About the Author

Born: 444 BC
Died: 385 BC
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 115

Books & Sources

LysistrataRelated source material

The Eleven ComediesRelated source material

Plutus (Sparklesoup Classics)Related source material

The Eleven Comedies - CompleteRelated source material

Delphi Complete Works of Aristophanes (Illustrated)Related source material

Four PlaysRelated source material

The BirdsRelated source material

The KnightsRelated source material

Aristophanes 1: Clouds, Wasps, BirdsRelated source material

Aristophanes: Birds. Lysistrata. Women at the ThesmophoriaRelated source material

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