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According to the story recounted by Hermippus, he arrived at the house of Solon and said, " I have traveled here from afar to make you my friend.

" Solon replied, " It's better to make friends at home.

" Thereupon the Scythian replied, " Then it is necessary for you, being at home, to make friends with me.

" Solon laughed and accepted him as his friend.