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