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Homer, The Odyssey Quotes: I would disapprove of another hospitable man who was excessive in friendship, as of one excessive in hate. In all things balance is better.
         

I would disapprove of another hospitable man who was excessive in friendship, as of one excessive in hate. In all things balance is better.


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I would disapprove of another hospitable man who was excessive in friendship, as of one excessive in hate. In all things balance is better.
         



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