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...
thieves littles saws
Once he saw the officials of a temple leading away some one who had stolen a bowl belonging to the treasurers, and said, "The great thieves are leading away the little thief.
men littles privilege
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
worry littles fame
By worrying as little as possible about fame.
thieves littles crime
The great thieves lead away the little thief.
worry littles fame
On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as little as possible about fame
sunshine littles greetings
When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied "Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine .
asked marriage marry repent whether
Being asked whether it's better to marry or not, he (Socrates) replied, "Whichever you do you will repent it
asked citizen citizenship country
Diogenes, when asked from what country he came, replied, "I am a citizen of the world
external fear happiness influenced ought seek virtue
One ought to seek out virtue for its own sake, without being influenced by fear or hope, or by any external influence. Moreover, that in that does happiness consist.
less stand sun
Stand a little less between me and the sun
bears disgust kinds second third three vine
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust
greek-philosopher sun
The sun too penetrates into privies, but is not polluted by them.
people musical sound
People who talk well but do nothing are like musical intruments; the sound is all they have to offer.
men ends ability
Ability in man is an apt good, if it be applied to good ends.