Quote of Antisthenes - The investigation of the meaning of...
Biography - Antisthenes:
Greek philosopher and pupil of Socrates. He is regarded as the founder of Cynic philosophy.
Born: -445 - Died: -365
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
Born: -445 - Died: -365
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Greece
The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of education.
Translation
(French, German)
See also...
Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
Quotes about education:
Every man who rises above the common level has received two educations: the first from his teachers; the second, more personal and important, from himself.
Quotes for: word
Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.
Antisthenes also said...
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