Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing (1995 TV Movie)
Robert Glenister: Aristophanes
Quotes
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Aristophanes : Poetry is essential.
Socrates : In what way?
Aristophanes : True comedy releases something in us, teaches us to hope, to see the world in a better light.
Socrates : But what has changed?
Aristophanes : We have changed.
Socrates : But the world has not changed a jot.
Aristophanes : Well, no.
Socrates : So comedy deceives us into thinking that the world has changed.
Aristophanes : No no no, you're twisting my words.
Socrates : Only in the spirit of friendly debate...