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Biography : Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy.
Born: -413 - Died: -327
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Turkey
Turkey

Diogenes of Sinope - Quotes

It is impossible for society to exist without laws.
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The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
Diogenes of Sinope

Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.
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When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.
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I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.
Diogenes of Sinope

It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
Diogenes of Sinope

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.
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Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?
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Man is the most intelligent of the animals - and the most silly.
Diogenes of Sinope

Wise kings generally have wise counselors and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
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