Facts about Diogenes of Sinope

Occup.Philosopher
FromGreece
Born412 BC
Died323 BC

Summary

Diogenes of Sinope was a famous Philosopher from Greece, who lived between 412 BC and 323 BC.

Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Diogenes.

9 Famous quotes by Diogenes of Sinope

Small: No man is hurt but by himself
"No man is hurt but by himself"
Small: Calumny is only the noise of madmen
"Calumny is only the noise of madmen"
Small: Of what use is a philosopher who doesnt hurt anybodys feelings?
"Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?"
Small: There is only a fingers difference between a wise man and a fool
"There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool"
Small: Modesty is the color of virtue
"Modesty is the color of virtue"
Small: In a rich mans house there is no place to spit but his face
"In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face"
Small: Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?
"Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?"
Small: The art of being a slave is to rule ones master
"The art of being a slave is to rule one's master"
Small: Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish th
"Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them"