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Antisthenes [-444--371] Greek
Rank: 103
Philosopher


Antisthenes was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates. 

Learning, Jealousy, Truth, Wedding



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As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion. Jealousy
101
The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue. Learning
102
Not to unlearn what you have learned is the most necessary kind of learning. Learning
103
Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.
104
There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself - an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly. Truth
105
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive. Wedding
106
Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.
107
I am sadly afraid that I must have done some wicked thing.
108

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