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

More is required of public officials than slogans and handsh

More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.

Barbara Jordan

Money

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