Quotes by Antisthenes

“The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of education”

“The most necessary learning is that which unlearns evil”

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

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

“When brothers agree, no fortress is so strong as their common life”

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

“It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead - these the living”

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

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

The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of education.

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.

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

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

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.

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