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Diogenes

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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.


— Diogenes


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It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.


— Diogenes


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The great thieves lead away the little thief.


— Diogenes


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A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.


— Diogenes


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Most men are within a finger's breadth of being mad.


— Diogenes


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I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.


— Diogenes


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I threw my cup away when I saw a child drinking from his hands at the trough.


— Diogenes


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Stand a little less between me and the sun.


— Diogenes


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The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust.


— Diogenes


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


— Diogenes


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About Diogenes






Did you know about Diogenes?

150 BC) Stoic philosopher from Seleucia frequently confused with the following
Diogenes of Seleucia (Epicurean) (died 146 BC) Epicurean philosopher and adviser to King Alexander of Syria
Antonius Diogenes (2nd century BC) A Greek romance writer most notable for his work The Wonders of Thule
Diogenes of Tarsus (2nd century BC) Epicurean philosopher
Diogenes of Judea (fl. Diogenes (pronunciation: /daɪˈɒdʒəˌniz/ /daɪˈɒɡəˌniz/; Διογένης) is a Greek name shared by several important historical figures:
Diogenes of Sinope (412–323 BC) better known as Diogenes the Cynic or simply Diogenes philosopher
Diogenes of Apollonia or Diogenes Apolloniates (c.

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