XI. The Athenians had two distinct numbers of men, called the Gynæcosmi and Gynæconomi.[17] These were appointed by the magistrates to overlook the actions of the people: the first were to see that they apparelled and behaved themselves gravely; especially that women were of modest behaviour; and the other were to be present at their treats and festivals, to see that there was no excess, nor disorderly carriage; and in case any were found criminal, they had full power to punish them. When, alas! when shall this care and wisdom be seen amongst the Christians of these times, that so intemperance might be prevented? But it is too evident they love the power and the profits, but despise the virtue of government, making it an end instead of a means to that happy end, viz. the well ordering the manners and conversation of the people, and equally distributing rewards and punishments. [17] Vid. Suid. XII. Anacharsis, a Scythian, was a great philosopher;[18] Croesus offered him large sums of money, but he refused them. Hanno did the like, to whom he answered, "My apparel is a Scythian rug; my shoes, the hardness of my feet; my bed, the earth; my sauce, hunger: you may come to me as one that is contented; but those gifts which you so much esteem, bestow on your citizens." [18] Cic. Tusc. Quest. 5; Clem. Alex. Strom. XIII. Anaxagoras, a nobleman, but true philosopher,[19] left his great patrimony to seek out wisdom; and being reproved by his friends for the little care he had of his estate, answered, "It is enough that you care for it." One asked him why he had no more love for his country than to leave it; "Wrong me not," saith he, "my greatest care is my country," pointing his finger towards heaven. Returning home, and taking a view of his great possessions, "If I had not disregarded them," saith he, "I had perished." He was a great clearer and improver of the doctrine of One Eternal God, denying divinity to sun, moon, and stars, saying, "God was infinite, not confined to place; the eternal wisdom and efficient cause of all things; the divine mind and understanding; who, when matter was confused, came and reduced it to order, which is the world we see." He suffered much from some magistrates for his opinion; yet dying, was admired by them. [19] Plut. contra Usur. Lysand. Cic. Tusc. Quest. 5.