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

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Antisthenes
Philosopher
Antisthenes of Athens
Jealousy
Iron
Envy
Anger
Envied
Passion
Rust
Envious
Away
Eaten
Consumed

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