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Diogenes Quotes
- The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. ...
- In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face. ...
- Stand a little less between me and the sun. ...
- He has the most who is most content with the least. ...
- It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
- What is Diogenes best known for?
- What did Diogenes say to Alexander the Great?
- What did Plato say Diogenes?
- What was Diogenes main philosophy?
What is Diogenes best known for?
Diogenes of Sinope (l. c. 404-323 BCE) was a Greek Cynic philosopher best known for holding a lantern (or candle) to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man. He rejected the concept of "manners" as a lie and advocated complete truthfulness at all times and under any circumstance.
What did Diogenes say to Alexander the Great?
Thrilled to meet the famous thinker, Alexander asked if there was any favor he might do for him. To that, Diogenes replied: “Move a little to the right; you are blocking my sun.” Alexander then declared, “If I were not Alexander, then I should wish to be Diogenes.” This famous anecdote is known across the world.
What did Plato say Diogenes?
Coming up to him, Plato said, “My good Diogenes, if you knew how to pay court to Dionysius, you wouldn't have to wash vegetables.” “And,” replied Diogenes, “If you knew how to wash vegetables, you wouldn't have to pay court to Dionysius.”
What was Diogenes main philosophy?
Throughout his life, Diogenes practiced Cynic values. Cynics believed that the main goal of life was eudaemonia or mental clarity. This could only be achieved by living in accordance with nature and embracing ascetic practices. Cynics were also strongly opposed to social conventions such as laws and customs.
