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Anger Quote by Aristophanes

“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.” quote by Aristophanes
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“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.”

Aristophanes

About This Quote

Source Play: Lysistrata, 411 BC

Women demand steadfastness and anger, likening themselves to nettles, urging constant vigor against fortune’s winds.

In simple terms: Stay fierce and united.

Key Takeaway

Maintain resolve and collective strength.

Themes

feminism politics resistance solidarity passion

Mood

defiant determined

Type

dramatic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • political rallies
  • social movements
  • community organizing

Key Concepts

collective action social protest gender dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels sustained collective anger for justice?
  • How can groups keep momentum alive?
A Different Perspective

Passion can wane without reinforcement.

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