Quote of Diogenes of Sinope - Wise kings generally have wise counselors...
Biography - Diogenes of Sinope:
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
Born: -413 - Died: -327
Period:
4th century BC
5th century BC
Place of birth: Turkey
Wise kings generally have wise counselors and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
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While civilization has been improving our houses, it has not equally improved the men who are to inhabit them. It has created palaces, but it was not so easy to create noblemen and kings.
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