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Diogenes of Sinope
Facts about Diogenes of Sinope
Occup.
Philosopher
From
Greece
Born
412 BC
Died
323 BC
Summary
Diogenes of Sinopewas a famous Philosopher from Greece, who lived between 412 BC and 323 BC.
Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Diogenes.
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9 Famous quotes by Diogenes of Sinope
"Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?"
"There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool"
"Modesty is the color of virtue"
"In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face"
"Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?"
"The art of being a slave is to rule one's master"
"Wise leaders generally have wise counselors because it takes a wise person themselves to distinguish them"
"No man is hurt but by himself"
"Calumny is only the noise of madmen"