Famous quote by Diogenes of Sinope

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

- Diogenes of Sinope

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Greece Flag This quote is written / told by Diogenes of Sinope between 412 BC and 323 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Greece. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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