Cratinus

What a swarm of sophists you lot have swirled up!

— Cratinus

Even to wise mortals Music carries unceasing feelings...

— Cratinus

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.

— Cratinus

Let the person who wins be him who says what is most desirable for the city.

— Cratinus

...Each one of you is a bribe-taking fox.

— Cratinus

You’ll never fashion anything clever by drinking water!

— Cratinus