Animals Quote by Aristophanes
![“Chorus [of Birds]: Man is a truly cunning creature.” quote by Aristophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/409/aristophanes-3340_animals_chorus-of-birds-man-is-a-truly-cunning-c_824706.jpg)
““Chorus [of Birds]: Man is a truly cunning creature.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Birds, 414 BC
Humans are inherently clever, capable of scheming and adaptation.
In simple terms: Humans are very clever.
Key Takeaway
Leverage human ingenuity wisely.
Themes
human nature
cleverness
adaptation
strategy
creativity
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
dramatic
satirical
When to use this quote
- innovation
- political satire
- urban planning
- environmental design
Key Concepts
philosophy
theatre
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies channel cleverness for common good?
- What safeguards prevent clever schemes from harming others?
A Different Perspective
Cleverness can be misused for selfish ends.
![“You [demagogues] are like the fishers for eels; in still waters they catch nothing, but if they thoroughly stir up the slime, their fishing is good; in the same way it's only in troublous times that you line your pockets.” quote by Aristophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/aristophanes-3340_demagoguery_you-demagogues-are-like-the-fishers-for_87488.jpg)
![“[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.” quote by Aristophanes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d43/aristophanes-3340_allies_y-ou-man-are-fool-enough-it-seems-to-dar_185861.jpg)
