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The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.
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About Antisthenes

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

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Who said "The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is un…"?
This quote is attributed to Antisthenes, a Philosopher from Classical Athens.
When did Antisthenes live?
Antisthenes lived from -446 – -366.