Anacharsis Professions : Scythian philosopher Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by Anacharsis 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. Anacharsis literature law feet Wise men argue causes; fools decide them. Anacharsis wise-men fools wise men 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. Anacharsis will rich poor powerful Play so that you may be serious. Anacharsis you serious play may The first draught serveth for health, the second for pleasure, the third for shame, and the fourth for madness. Anacharsis shame madness pleasure health Every man is his own chief enemy. Anacharsis own man every-man enemy