Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.
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"Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war." — Aristophanes #warpeace
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Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war. — Aristophanes
About Aristophanes
Aristophanes was a Poet from Classical Athens (-446–-386).
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Who said "Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their f…"?
This quote is attributed to Aristophanes, a Poet from Classical Athens.
When did Aristophanes live?
Aristophanes lived from -446 – -386.
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