After the thunder, rain.

The source

"After the thunder, rain." Socrates said it in Diogenes Laertius 2.36. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"οὐκ ἔλεγον, εἶπεν, ὅτι Ξανθίππη βροντῶσα καὶ ὕδωρ ποιήσε"

Original Greek, Diogenes Laertius 2.36. Greek: Hicks 1925 Loeb text via Perseus; After Xanthippe's scolding was followed by a bucket of water.

Who said it

Socrates (c. 470–399 BC). The Athenian who wrote nothing and questioned everyone. We know him through Plato.

Questions

Who said "After the thunder, rain."?

Socrates (c. 470–399 BC). Source: Diogenes Laertius 2.36.

What is the original Greek?

οὐκ ἔλεγον, εἶπεν, ὅτι Ξανθίππη βροντῶσα καὶ ὕδωρ ποιήσε. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.