“Weak mortals, chained to the earth, creatures of clay as frail as the foliage of the woods, you unfortunate race, whose life is but darkness, as unreal as a shadow, the illusion of a dream.”
Book:The Birds
Quote by Aristophanes
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Aristophanes
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'. more
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