As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion. ~Antisthenes
Passion Jealousy Iron
I am sadly afraid that I must have done some wicked thing. ~Antisthenes
I Am Afraid Done
Not to unlearn what you have learned is the most necessary kind of learning. ~Antisthenes
Learning You Kind
Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults. ~Antisthenes
Find First Observe
Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes. ~Antisthenes
Mistakes Attention First
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive. ~Antisthenes
Wedding Gifts Marriages
The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue. ~Antisthenes
Life Learning Most
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
Truth People Yourself