[Y]ou [man] are fool enough, it seems, to dare to war with [woman=] me, when for your faithful ally you might win me easily.

[Y]ou possess all the attributes of a demagogue; a screeching, horrible voice, a perverse, crossgrained nature and the language of the market-place. In you all is united which is needful for governing.

Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.

Meton (astronomer in 5th century BC): With the straight ruler I set to work To make the circle four-cornered .

Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.

Children have a master to teach them, grown-ups have the poets.

Open your mind before your mouth