Antisthenes Quotes on Virtue
Antisthenes of Athens was an ancient Greek philosopher of the 5th and 4th centuries BC, a student of Socrates and traditionally regarded as the founder of the Cynic school of philosophy. This page collects quotes attributed to Antisthenes on the topic of virtue, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Antisthenes:
“Virtue is sufficient for happiness; it requires nothing else but the strength of a Socrates.”
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Attributed to Antisthenes:
“I would rather go mad than feel pleasure.”
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Attributed to Antisthenes:
“It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.”
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Attributed to Antisthenes:
“Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes.”