Aristophanes

Literature Ancient Greek -446 – -386 97 quotes

An ancient Greek dramatist, known as the 'Father of Comedy' for his satirical plays.

Quotes by Aristophanes

Democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others.

The Knights -426

The greatest glory is in not falling, but in rising when we fall.

Peace -421

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.

The Clouds -423

Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life.

The Ecclesiazusae -388

The stage is the mirror of life.

The Frogs -405

War is the father of all things.

The Acharnians -425

Wit is educated insolence.

Lysistrata -411

Justice delayed is justice denied.

The Knights -426

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Plutus -392

Courage is knowing what not to fear.

Peace -421

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

The Ecclesiazusae -388

Drama is the art of making the invisible visible.

The Frogs -405

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

The Knights -426

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.

Lysistrata -411

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

The Acharnians -425

Knowledge is power.

The Birds -414

All men are created equal.

Plutus -392