Anacharsis
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Quotes
Biography
Anacharsis was a Scythian philosopher who was known for his wisdom and unconventional views in ancient Greece. He traveled to Greece where he interacted with prominent thinkers and scholars, challenging their beliefs and offering unique perspectives. Anacharsis was admired for his simplicity and practical wisdom, which contrasted with the intellectual complexities of the Greek philosophers of his time.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.
2
No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
3
It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead — these the living.
4
Wise men argue causes; fools decide them.
5
Custom is a second nature.