It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead - these the living. -Antisthenes

 

It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead - these the living.


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This quote is just one of 9 total Antisthenes quotes in our collection. Antisthenes is known for saying 'It is better to fall among crows than flatterers; for those devour only the dead - these the living.' as well as some of the following quotes.

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Antisthenes
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The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of education.

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

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Observe your enemies, for they first find out your faults.

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