Antisthenes

Philosopher

Antisthenes was an ancient Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. He is widely regarded as an important precursor to Cynic philosophy.

Quotes by 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.
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Not to unlearn what you have learned is the most necessary kind of learning.
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The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.
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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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As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion.
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Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.
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When brothers agree, no fortress is so strong as their common life.
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Royalty does good and is badly spoken of.
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We weed out the darnel from the corn and the unfit in war, but do not excuse evil men from the service of the state.
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