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Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.
Sophocles
Sophocles
Sophocles
Died: 406 BC

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Money, Corrupts, Men, Minds, Worst, Cities, Drives, Currency, Grew, Turn, Mankind, Teaches, Deeds, Base, Homes, Ever, Among

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