Cratinus (Greek: Κρατῖνος Kratinos; 519 BC – 422 BC) was an Athenian poet and playwright of the Old Comedy. None of his plays has survived intact, but many fragments and quotations from his plays are known.
6 quotes found
"What a swarm of sophists you lot have swirled up!"
"Even to wise mortals Music carries unceasing feelings..."
"Life in the past was happy for mortals as compared to now. Men led a life, gentle in mind with sweet-speaking wisdom, most beautiful of mortals."
"Let the person who wins be him who says what is most desirable for the city."
"...Each one of you is a bribe-taking fox."
"You’ll never fashion anything clever by drinking water!"