On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as little as possible about fame — Diogenes Copy Share Image
Though Diogenes lived in a tub, there might be, for aught I know, as much pride under his rags, as in the… — Jonathan Swift Copy Share Image
“But, as the late Nobel Prize-winning economist George Stigler put it, “the typical university catalog would never stop Diogenes in his search… — Thomas Sowell Copy Share Image
Bury me on my face," said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, "Because in a little while everything will… — Diogenes Laertius Copy Share Image
Diogenes was asked what wine he liked best; and he answered as I would have done when he said, "Somebody else's". — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
“Diogenes, the Greek philosopher who founded the Cynical school, lived in a barrel.” — Yuval Noah Harari Copy Share Image
Aristotle dines when it seems good to King Philip, but Diogenes when he himself pleases. — Diogenes Copy Share Image
“Your conscience troubles you unnecessarily, and you see a deliberate intention in every simple act.” — Baroness Emma Orczy Copy Share Image
“Since then her life had been peaceful and happy. She had allowed herself to be worshipped by that strangely captivating lover of… — Baroness Orczy Copy Share Image
When Alexander the Great visited the philosopher Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for him, Diogenes is said to have… — Henry Hazlitt Copy Share Image
“but because she had at once classed him in that catalogue of bipeds whom Plato endeavors to withdraw from the appellation of… — Alexandre Dumas Copy Share Image
“How miraculous it was, noted Diogenes, that whenever one felt that sort of urge, one could readily masturbate. But conversely how disheartening… — David Markson Copy Share Image
“Every age, and especially our own, stands in need of a Diogenes ; but the difficulty is in finding men who have… — Jean le Rond d'Alembert Copy Share Image
“One day a man invited him into a richly furnished house, saying 'be careful not to spit on the floor.' Diogenes, who… — Diogenes Laertius Copy Share Image
One of the sayings of Diogenes was that most men were within a finger's breadth of being mad; for if a man… — Diogenes Laertius Copy Share Image
“Which of us would not have been happy under Alexander's radiant gaze? But Diogenes frantically begged him to move out of the… — Franz Kafka Copy Share Image
“The great breakthrough of our age is supposed to be that we measure success by happiness, admiring a man for how much… — Ada Palmer Copy Share Image
“There are many men in London, you know, who, some from shyness, some from misanthropy, have no wish for the company of… — Arthur Conan Doyle Copy Share Image
“If it were not my purpose to combine barbarian things with things Hellenic, to traverse and civilize every continent, to search out… — Alexander the Great Copy Share Image
Diogenes, when asked from what country he came, replied, "I am a citizen of the world — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Here we have Diogenes, His Highness’ favourite canary. Things are starting to take shape.” — Antal Szerb Copy Share Image
Diogenes lighted a candle in the daytime, and went round saying, "I am looking for a man. — Diogenes Laertius Copy Share Image
Diogenes said once to a person who was showing him a dial, "It is a very useful thing to save a man… — Diogenes Laertius Copy Share Image
When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied "Yes, stand a little out of… — Diogenes Copy Share Image
Diogenes would frequently praise those who were about to marry, and yet did not marry. — Diogenes Laertius Copy Share Image
Perdiccas threatened to put him to death unless he came to him, "That's nothing wonderful," Diogenes said, "for a beetle or a… — Diogenes Copy Share Image
Diogenes carried a bowl with him for years, but one day saw a man drinking from his cupped palm and declared, ‘I… — Christopher Moore Copy Share Image
“Hers was the perfect love that dwells on the other's happiness, and not on its own. She knew that, though for the… — Baroness Emma Orczy Copy Share Image
“She had seen them in turmoil all round her--love, hatred, vengeance, treachery--she herself practically the pivot around which they raged. Out of… — Baroness Orczy Copy Share Image
The sordid meal of the Cynics contributed neither to their tranquillity nor to their modesty. Pride went with Diogenes into his tub;… — Henry Home, Lord Kames Copy Share Image
