A man may learn wisdom even from a foe.

— Aristophanes

Chorus of old men: How true the saying: 'Tis impossible to live with the baggage, impossible to live without 'em.

— Aristophanes

Chorus of old men: If we give them the least hold over us, 'tis all up! Their audacity will know no bounds! We shall see them building ships, and fighting sea-fights like Artemis; nay if they want to mount and ride as cavalry, we had best cashier the knights, for indeed women excel in riding, and have a fine, firm seat for the gallop. Just think of all those squadrons of Amazons Icon has painted for us engaged in hand-to-hand combat with men.

— Aristophanes

Chorus of women: […] Oh! My good, gallant Lysistrata, and all my friends, be ever like a bundle of nettles; never let you anger slacken; the wind of fortune blown our way.

— Aristophanes

Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right.

— Aristophanes

Evil events from evil causes spring.

— Aristophanes

High thoughts must have high language.

— Aristophanes

If it is necessary for us to do anything [in view of peace], direct us and architect.πρὸς τάδ’ ἡμῖν, εἴ τι χρὴ δρᾶν, φράζε κἀρχιτεκτόνει.

— Aristophanes

It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls

— Aristophanes

Let each man exercise the art he knows.

— Aristophanes