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

“A man can learn wisdom even from a foe”

“High thoughts must have high language.”

“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.”

“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 Artemisia; 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 Micon has painted for us engaged in hand-to-hand combat with men.”

“How can I study from below, that which is above?”

“Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.”