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Antisthenes
Greek
Philosopher
About the author
Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#First
#Enemies
#Faults
As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#Passion
I am sadly afraid that I must have done some wicked thing.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
Not to unlearn what you have learned is the most necessary kind of learning.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#Learning
Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#Mistakes
#First
#Enemies
#Attention
The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#Life
#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.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#People
#Enemy
#Friend
#Truth
#Temper
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
Antisthenes,
Greek
Philosopher
#Gifts
#Quarrels