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Sophocles

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

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Sophocles is saying that money causes great harm by destroying entire cities and forcing people to abandon their homes. He also believes that the desire for money can corrupt even the most honorable people, leading them to commit immoral actions.

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