Aristophanes
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 greatest glory is in not falling, but in rising when we fall.
Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.
Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life.
The stage is the mirror of life.
War is the father of all things.
Wit is educated insolence.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
Courage is knowing what not to fear.
The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.
Drama is the art of making the invisible visible.
Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Knowledge is power.
All men are created equal.