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

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The Greek philosopher Antisthenes (ca. 450-360 B.C.) was a devoted student and follower of Socrates and is credited with founding the Cynic Sect, which exerted great influence on the course of popular philosophy throughout antiquity · Can we improve this biography? Post your version

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