“As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.”
— Antisthenes
Author: Antisthenes
Category: jealousy
Tags: jealousy, Antisthenes
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Quarrels often arise in marriages when the
“Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.”
— Antisthenes
Author: Antisthenes
Category: marriage
Tags: marriage, Antisthenes
The most useful piece of learning for
“The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.”
— Antisthenes
Author: Antisthenes
Category: learning
Tags: learning, Antisthenes
Not to unlearn what you have learned
“Not to unlearn what you have learned is the most necessary kind of learning.”
— Antisthenes
Author: Antisthenes
Category: learning
Tags: learning, Antisthenes
There are only two people who can
“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.”
— Antisthenes
Author: Antisthenes
Category: truth
Tags: truth, Antisthenes