This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never foughtShould contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his nativelandNever to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.
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This quote is just one of 15 total Aristophanes quotes in our collection. Aristophanes is known for saying 'This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never foughtShould contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native landNever to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.' as well as some of the following quotes.
You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war . . .
This quote is just one of 15 total Aristophanes quotes in our collection. Aristophanes is known for saying 'This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never foughtShould contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native landNever to this day had oar, or lance, or blister in his hand.' as well as some of the following quotes.