Antisthenes Philosopher

Gender: Male
Citizenship: Greece
Born: 445 BCE
Died: 365 BCE

Antisthenes was a Greek philosopher and a pupil of Socrates. Antisthenes first learned rhetoric under Gorgias before becoming an ardent disciple of Socrates. He adopted and developed the ethical side of Socrates' teachings, advocating an ascetic life lived in accordance with virtue. Later writers regarded him as the founder of Cynic philosophy.

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

jealousy

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

marriage

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

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.

truth

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

learning