I've never found and I believe I neither shall, one of his caliber. He was a man on his own, his name Diogenes and lived in the City Sinope. In any way whether he was seen as a bum, a grumpy old man or as a dog. In fact, Diogenes teacher Antisthenes - pupil of Socrates - founded the Greek school of cynicism, and Diogenes was and is the most notorious cynic. It was this ultimate determination to follow his own dictates and not adhere to the conventions of society, that he was given the epithet "dog," from which the name "cynic" is derive. He lived in a barrel, lived naked and aside the common society. He lived his life in extreme simplicity, inured to want, and without shame.
412 - 323 B.C.)ĭiogenes is often considered one of the more eccentric, or at the very least untraditional, of the ancient Greek philosophers. It does not store any personal data.Diogenes of Sinope ( aka Diogenes the Cynic/Dog) (c. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin.
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The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. When Alexander the Great greeted him and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied, “Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine.”ĭiogenes is best known for holding a lantern (or candle) to the faces of the citizens of Athens claiming he was searching for an honest man. His words were often cynical and fearless. What did Diogenes say to Alexander the Great? It is said that he took up residence in a large wine cask and seems to have lived off the charity of others. Since he was ardent in his beliefs, he lived according to them, owning nothing. He also believed in the rejection of what he considered unnecessary in life, such as personal possessions and social status. Learn about emotional detachment and letting go Some Facts about Diogenesĭiogenes believed in self-control and in the importance of personal excellence. “When some one reminded him that the people of Sinope had sentenced him to exile, he said, ‘And I sentenced them to stay at home’.” “To one who asked what was the proper time for lunch, he said, ‘If a rich man, when you will if a poor man, when you can’.” “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.” “We are more curious about the meaning of dreams than about things we see when awake.” “The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust.” “Once he saw the officials of a temple leading away some one who had stolen a bowl belonging to the treasurers, and said, “The great thieves are leading away the little thief.” “The mob is the mother of tyrants.” More Quotes by Diogenes “Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?” The one will warn you, the other will expose you.”
“If you are to be kept right, you must possess either good friends or red-hot enemies. “If I lack awareness, then why should I care what happens to me when I am dead?”
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