Diogenes of Sinope

Greek philosopher and one of the founders of Cynic philosophy

Lived from: 412BC-323BC

Category: Economists and businessmen | Philosophers

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  Calumny is only the noise of madmen.

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  Discourse on virtue and they pass by in droves, whistle and dance the shimmy, and you've got an audience.

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  In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.

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  Modesty is the color of virtue.

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  No man is hurt but by himself

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  Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?

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  The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.

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  Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?

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  Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them.

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