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The gigantic Gaul derided the Roman soldiers as a band of pigmies
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"The gigantic Gaul derided the Roman soldiers as a band of pigmies"

- John Lothrop Motley

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Lothrop Motley between April 15, 1814 and May 29, 1877. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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