danaeinaway:LYSISTRATAWe kept silent about all those things you men were doing. We were being modest
danaeinaway:LYSISTRATAWe kept silent about all those things you men were doing. We were being modest. And you did not allow us to speak up, although we were not happy.But still, we listened faithfully to you, and often inside the house we heard your wretched plans for some great deed.And if we ached inside, we’d force a smile and simply ask,“Today in the assembly did the men propose a treaty, carved in stone, decreeing peace?”But our husbands said,“Is that your business? Why don’t you shut up?”And I’d stay silent. -- source link