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“All we have to do is idly sit indoors With smooth roses powdered on our cheeks, Our bodies burning naked through the fold Of shining Amorgos' silk and meet the men With our dear Venus-plats plucked trim and neat. Their stirring love will rise up furiously, They'll beg our arms to open. That's our time! We'll disregard their knocking beat them off And they will soon be rabid for a Peace I'm sure of it.”

Quote by Aristophanes

Book:Lysistrata

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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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