Anacharsis quotes

Anacharsis was a Scythian philosopher who became famous in ancient Greece. Known for his wisdom and unconventional views, he was regarded as one of the legendary Seven Sages by some ancient authors. He is remembered for critiquing Greek customs and promoting simple living. Here are 13 of his quotes:

An evil person is like a piece of coal: if it doesn't burn, it blackens you. (Anacharsis)
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust. View quote
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These decrees of yours are no different from spiders' webs. They'll restrain anyone weak and insignificant who gets caught in them, but they'll be torn to shreds by people with power and wealth. View quote
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My country is a disgrace to me, but you are a disgrace to your country. View quote
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Better to have one friend of great value, than many friends who were good for nothing. View quote
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The forum [is] an established place for men to cheat one another, and behave covetously. View quote
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Under which head do you class those who are at sea? View quote
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A view of the unseemly actions of drunken men is the most effectual dissuasive from wine. View quote
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Wise men argue causes; fools decide them. View quote
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The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, and the fourth for madness. View quote
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Play so that you may be serious. (Anacharsis)
Every man is his own chief enemy. View quote
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Written laws are like spiders' webs, and will, like them, only entangle and hold the poor and weak, while the rich and powerful will easily break through them. View quote
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Occupation: Philosopher
Quotes count: 13
Wikipedia: Anacharsis