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

~Antisthenes

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

~Antisthenes

Topics: Learning Life Most Piece Unlearn Untrue Useful Uses

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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.

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Topics: About Dearly Enemy Friend His Lost Loves Only People Tell Temper Truth Two Two People Who You Yourself

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

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Topics: Kind Learned Learning Most Necessary Unlearn You

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Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.

~Antisthenes

Topics: Enemies Faults Find First Observe Out Your

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Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.

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

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I am sadly afraid that I must have done some wicked thing.

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Biography

Nationality: Greek

Type: Philosopher

Born: Unknown

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