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Anacharsis |
Ανάχαρσις, 6th cent. BC , Scythian prince & philosopher
Anacharsis was a Scythian, the son of King Gnuros who arrived in Athens during the time of Solon, where he met with Solon himself. He later traveled to other Greek cities. He was famous as a sage, philosopher and supporter of moderation in everything, he was sometimes ranked among the seven sages. | 4 quotes | 509 visits |
Ancient Greek
| • | Man’s enemy is himself. Πολέμιον ανθρώποις αυτοί εαυτοίς. |
| • | The vine bears three grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust. H άμπελος φέρει τρις βότρυς: τον πρώτον ηδονής, τον δεύτερον μέθης, τον τρίτον αηδίας. |
| • | The market is the place designated for cheating each other and taking advantage. Την αγοράν ωρισμένον τόπον εις το αλλήλους απατάν και πλεονεκτείν. |
| • | It is better to have one worthy friend than many worthless ones. Κρείττον ένα φίλον έχειν πολλού άξιον, ή πολλούς μηδενός αξίους. |
