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Aristophanes Quotes: Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.
         

Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.


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This page presents the quote "Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.". Author of this quote is Aristophanes. This quote is about comedy, sometimes, please,.