Diogenes of Sinope

different head

“It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours.”

― Diogenes of Sinope

Foundation of state - education

“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.”

― Diogenes of Sinope

Art of being slave

“The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.”

― Diogenes of Sinope

Poverty is a virtue

“Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.”

― Diogenes of Sinope

Good and honest man

“The only way to gall and fret effectively is for yourself to be a good and honest man.”

― Diogenes of Sinope

use of philosopher

“Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?”

― Diogenes of Sinope

dogs and philosophers

“Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.”

― Diogenes of Sinope