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

Antisthenes was a Philosopher from Classical Athens (-446–-366).

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Who said "As iron is eaten away by rust, so the envious are consumed by their own passion."?
This quote is attributed to Antisthenes, a Philosopher from Classical Athens.
When did Antisthenes live?
Antisthenes lived from -446 – -366.