What is this Diogenes Quote in Latin?

1. What is Diogenes most famous quote?
2. What did Diogenes say?
3. What Diogenes said to Alexander?
4. What is Diogenes most famous for?

What is Diogenes most famous quote?

It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little. There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool.

What did Diogenes say?

According to Plutarch (at Moralia 70d), upon being asked by Philip whether he was a spy, Diogenes had said, “I most certainly am a spy, Philip. I spy on your absence of wisdom and common sense, which is the only thing forcing you to go and gamble your kingdom and your life in a single moment.”

What Diogenes said to Alexander?

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 is Diogenes most famous 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.