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Dead men are not friends to living men, and give them no gifts. (Ghan-buri-Ghan, of allies during war)


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This page presents the quote "Dead men are not friends to living men, and give them no gifts. (Ghan-buri-Ghan, of allies during war)". Author of this quote is J. R. R. Tolkien. This quote is about allies, giving, war, not friends, men,.