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But this is a true saying among men: the gifts of enemies are no gifts and profitless - Sophocles
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"But this is a true saying among men: the gifts of enemies are no gifts and profitless"

- Sophocles

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Sophocles This quote is written / told by Sophocles between 496 BC and 405 BC. He was a famous Author from Greece. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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