Dario Fo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dario Fo.

Dario Fo (1926-2016) was an Italian playwright, actor, and director. Known for his political satire and social commentary, Fo's works often combined elements of farce and commedia dell'arte. He rose to international prominence with his play "Accidental Death of an Anarchist" (1970), which criticized political corruption. Fo's approach to theater blurred the boundaries between art and activism, making him a controversial figure in Italy. In 1997, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his skill in merging laughter with criticism in an insightful portrayal of society.

I felt like an extraordinary hero. I was only five or six an

I felt like an extraordinary hero. I was only five or six and I had the whole of life in my hands. Even if I had been driving the carriage of the sun I could not have felt any better.

Dario Fo

Life

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down un

When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row.

Alice Paul

Smile

Every artistic expression is either influenced by or adds so

Every artistic expression is either influenced by or adds something to politics.

Dario Fo

Politics