Diogenes
Diogenes
Diogenes of Sinopewas a Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy. Also known as Diogenes the Cynic, he was born in Sinope, an Ionian colony on the Black Sea, in 412 or 404 BC and died at Corinth in 323 BC...
truth lying deep-down
Democritus says, "But we know nothing really; for truth lies deep down."
men way honest
The only way to gall and fret effectively is for yourself to be a good and honest man.
dream spirituality curious
We are more curious about the meaning of dreams than about things we see when awake.
citizens world said
Asked where he came from, he said, "I am a citizen of the world .
poverty virtue teach
Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.
original-thought quoting mindless
One original thought is worth a thousand mindless quotings
worry littles fame
On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as little as possible about fame
music fake-people practice
Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.
inspirational life motivational
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
house body disease
As houses well stored with provisions are likely to be full of mice, so the bodies of those that eat much are full of diseases.
tarantulas wonderful said
Perdiccas threatened to put him to death unless he came to him, "That's nothing wonderful," Diogenes said, "for a beetle or a tarantula would do the same.
two soul body
A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.
care awareness should
If I lack awareness, then why should I care what happens to me when I am dead?
hurt feelings use
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?