Antisthenes – 5 Quotes

5 Quotes by Antisthenes

As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.

– Antisthenes

Not to unlearn what you have learned is the most necessary kind of learning.

– Antisthenes

The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.

– Antisthenes

Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.

– Antisthenes

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